bibliophile

noun

bib·​lio·​phile ˈbi-blē-ə-ˌfī(-ə)l 

: a lover of books especially for qualities of format

also : a book collector

bibliophilic

ˌbi-blē-ə-ˈfi-lik 

adjective

bibliophilism

ˌbi-blē-ˈä-fə-ˌli-zəm 

noun

bibliophily

ˌbi-blē-ˈä-fə-lē 

noun

Synonyms

• bibliolater
• bibliomaniac
• bookman

Examples of bibliophile in a Sentence

for bibliophiles, no electronic device could possibly give the tactile pleasure of a beautifully bound book

Recent Examples on the Web

Parents, grandparents and family friends can all help create young bibliophiles by instilling an early love of books and reading. —Martha Shade, CNN, 10 Sep. 2024

The Queen City is a top spot for bibliophiles, earning a spot on the list of the top 15 best U.S. cities for book lovers, according to Explore. —Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 9 Aug. 2024

Just like the rainbow library trend, there are some literary design tricks that are more about aesthetics than content (sorry, bibliophiles). —Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2024

Rare Square Books rounds out their offerings, housing special and hard-to-find editions that bibliophiles crave. —American Booksellers Association, USA TODAY, 1 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, from bibli- + -phile

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined above