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best seller

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noun best sell·er \ˈbes(t)-ˈse-lər\
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bestseller

Definition of best seller

  1. :  an article (such as a book) whose sales are among the highest of its class

best–sellerdom

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best–selling

play \-ˈse-liŋ\ adjective

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Examples of best seller in a Sentence

  1. She has written several best sellers.

  2. Her book is on the best-seller list.

First Known Use of best seller

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best seller

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Definition of best seller for English Language Learners

  • : a popular product (such as a book) that many people have bought

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