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
Recent Examples on the Web
This weekend is like Christmas for bibliophiles, thanks to the Library of Congress’s National Book Festival, which brings dozens of authors to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for readings, panel discussions and book signings.
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Olivia McCormack, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2023
Bookforum featured emerging authors and literary legends, modern takes on classic works, and craft-centric content for both writers and bibliophiles since its launch in 1994.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2023
The Morgan Library & Museum is home to J.P. Morgan's beautiful private library-turned-museum, a must-visit space for bibliophiles (in addition to the obvious must-visit New York Public Library).
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2023
The trend garners varied reactions among bibliophiles, design-lovers, and those who refuse to choose a side.
—House Beautiful, 31 May 2023
Western Massachusetts bibliophiles can now buy their books union.
—Diti Kohli, BostonGlobe.com, 26 May 2023
Luckily for local bibliophiles, Hobart Book Village, the only book town east of the Mississippi River, is not too far away, in the northern Catskills.
—Betsy Groban, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Apr. 2023
Like bibliophiles who visit Portland mainly to wander through Powell’s Books, some of Ashland’s tourists are here to check out independent businesses legendary in their retail world for catering to specific passions.
—oregonlive, 22 Apr. 2023
So, what can young bibliophiles expect from the latest title?
—Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 18 Apr. 2023
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Olivia McCormack, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2023
Bookforum featured emerging authors and literary legends, modern takes on classic works, and craft-centric content for both writers and bibliophiles since its launch in 1994.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2023
The Morgan Library & Museum is home to J.P. Morgan's beautiful private library-turned-museum, a must-visit space for bibliophiles (in addition to the obvious must-visit New York Public Library).
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2023
The trend garners varied reactions among bibliophiles, design-lovers, and those who refuse to choose a side.
—House Beautiful, 31 May 2023
Western Massachusetts bibliophiles can now buy their books union.
—Diti Kohli, BostonGlobe.com, 26 May 2023
Luckily for local bibliophiles, Hobart Book Village, the only book town east of the Mississippi River, is not too far away, in the northern Catskills.
—Betsy Groban, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Apr. 2023
Like bibliophiles who visit Portland mainly to wander through Powell’s Books, some of Ashland’s tourists are here to check out independent businesses legendary in their retail world for catering to specific passions.
—oregonlive, 22 Apr. 2023
So, what can young bibliophiles expect from the latest title?
—Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 18 Apr. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
French, from bibli- + -phile
First Known Use
1820, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near bibliophile
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“Bibliophile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bibliophile. Accessed 8 Dec. 2023.
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