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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Charting the Course to Better Outcomes with Trust, Respect, and Teamwork by Dr. Anne Marie Morse is now available at major booksellers and on Amazon. Forbes Books Press Release Official, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025 The book follows Maria, a transgender New York bookseller who sets out for the American West after a painful breakup. Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 21 May 2025 Many of these booksellers have been tagged on social media and are asking for people to purchase their writing to help recoup their costs. Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025 The Lost Voice by Greta Morgan, published by HarperOne, is now available through booksellers. David Chiu, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025 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 21 Aug. 2025.

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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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