bibliophile
noun
bib·lio·phile
ˈbi-blē-ə-ˌfī(-ə)l 
: a lover of books especially for qualities of format
also
: a book collector
Examples of bibliophile in a Sentence
for bibliophiles, no electronic device could possibly give the tactile pleasure of a beautifully bound book
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Honestly, for bibliophiles, is there a better weekend in spring than late April at the L.A. Times Festival of Books?
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Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Camila, a bibliophile, is deep in one of her animal books.
—Juan Vidal, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
All of the books were created by the bibliophile Reid Byers in collaboration with numerous printers, binders, and calligraphers.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
For many bibliophiles and librocubicularists books are truly a love language, and the holiday season is an opportune time to give the gift of reading.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 18 Dec. 2024
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Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Camila, a bibliophile, is deep in one of her animal books.
—Juan Vidal, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
All of the books were created by the bibliophile Reid Byers in collaboration with numerous printers, binders, and calligraphers.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
For many bibliophiles and librocubicularists books are truly a love language, and the holiday season is an opportune time to give the gift of reading.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 18 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for bibliophile
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“Bibliophile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bibliophile. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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