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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Barnes & Noble said in the release that the company is enjoying a period of tremendous growth since handing control of each bookstore to its local booksellers. Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 8 Oct. 2025 Thanks in large part to the internet and social media, this demographic has become loud, unignorable, and—for many booksellers and publishers in other literary niches—enviable. Rebecca Ackermann, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2025 Each month, a different business, community organization, collective or mutual aid group chooses a book and recommends a bookseller then leads that month's discussion. Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025 But the national security law passed on the heels of large demonstrations and the COVID-19 pandemic got the better of most booksellers. Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bookseller

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 15 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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