bookseller

noun

book·​sell·​er ˈbu̇k-ˌse-lər How to pronounce bookseller (audio)
Synonyms of booksellernext
: one that sells books
especially : the proprietor of a bookstore
bookselling noun

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The following participating booksellers will be hosting pop-ups at one central location, The Stutz, this year. Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 19 Mar. 2026 The SoCal Indie Bestsellers List for the sales week ended March 8 is based on reporting from the independent booksellers of Southern California, the California Independent Booksellers Alliance and IndieBound. Staff Report, Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026 The platform is an online bookseller geared to independent stores and shoppers looking for an alternative to Amazon. Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026 Drew Broussard attended the American Booksellers Association’s Winter Institute last week and had a wonderful time seeing booksellers from across the country. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bookseller

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 23 Mar. 2026.

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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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