Meaning of the word bookend in English
What does bookend mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
bookend
US /ˈbʊk.end/
UK /ˈbʊk.end/
Noun
1.
a support placed at the end of a row of books to hold them upright
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She used a pair of decorative bookends to keep her novels tidy on the shelf.
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The heavy marble bookends prevented the books from toppling over.
2.
something that marks the beginning and end of a period or event
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The opening and closing ceremonies will bookend the Olympic Games.
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His career was bookended by two major economic recessions.
Verb
1.
to place something at the beginning and end of a series or event
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The director decided to bookend the film with scenes of the protagonist's childhood.
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His speeches often bookend important policy announcements.
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