Phrase guide

used bookstore

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A bookstore that principally sells secondhand or used books.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: secondhand bookshop

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From used book + store.

Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: antikvariát — store selling secondhand books
  • Finnish: antikvariaatti — store selling secondhand books
  • French: bouquinerie — store selling secondhand books
  • German: Antiquariat — store selling secondhand books
  • Hungarian: antikvárium — store selling secondhand books
  • Polish: antykwariat — store selling secondhand books
  • Portuguese: alfarrabista — store selling secondhand books
  • Romanian: anticariat — store selling secondhand books
  • Russian: букинисти́ческий магази́н (bukinistíčeskij magazín) — store selling secondhand books
  • Swedish: antikvariat — store selling secondhand books