bookseller

noun

book·​sell·​er ˈbu̇k-ˌse-lər How to pronounce bookseller (audio)
: one that sells books
especially : the proprietor of a bookstore
bookselling noun

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The Lost Voice by Greta Morgan, published by HarperOne, is now available through booksellers. David Chiu, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025 Our booksellers read voraciously across all genres and can find the perfect read for anyone who walks through our door. American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 19 June 2025 And a local bookseller tells us what our next great read should be. Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025 Camille Rutherford brings the right amount of pluck and uncertainty as the perpetually single Parisian bookseller Agathe, a lover of books and words. Randy Myers, Mercury News, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for bookseller

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bookseller was in the 15th century

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“Bookseller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bookseller. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.

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bookseller

noun
book·​sell·​er -ˌsel-ər How to pronounce bookseller (audio)
: a person who owns or works in a bookstore

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