bookseller

noun

book·​sell·​er ˈbu̇k-ˌse-lər 

: one that sells books

especially : the proprietor of a bookstore

bookselling

ˈbu̇k-ˌse-liŋ 

noun

Examples of bookseller in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Reporting then revealed a historic spike in the sales of physical books printed before 2022, and booksellers began voicing their suspicions that AI companies were secretly their big buyers. — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Some booksellers agree that not every text needs to be saved, the BBC reported. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026

Attendees willenjoy panel discussions with award-winning authors, activities, live entertainment, exhibitors including local authors, and independent booksellers. — Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

Now, Daunt is applying his skills as an independent bookseller to execute a comeback for one of retail’s most recognizable big-box brands. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bookseller

• bestseller
• flagellar
• impeller
• lamellar
• micellar
• modeller
• ocellar
• patellar
• propeller
• reseller
• scutellar
• beller

Kids Definition

bookseller

noun

book·​sell·​er -ˌsel-ər 

: a person who owns or works in a bookstore