Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bookend
noun
/ˈbʊk.ɛnd/
Definition
A bookend is a support placed at the ends of a row of books to keep them upright.
Examples
- She used colorful bookends to organize her collection of novels.
- They bought elegant bookends made of marble for their home library.
- The bookends helped keep the encyclopedia set neat on the shelf.
Meaning
Bookends are often used on shelves to stabilize books and prevent them from tipping over.
Synonyms
- book support
- book stopper
