Synonyms of bibliophile

bibliophile

noun

ˈbi-blē-ə-ˌfī(-ə)l 

as in bookseller

one who is keenly devoted to books

for bibliophiles, no electronic device could possibly give the tactile pleasure of a beautifully bound book

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bookseller
• bibliomaniac
• antiquarian
• bookman
• bookworm
• bibliolater
• bookbinder
• bibliopole
• bookmaker
• bibliopegist

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bibliophile

Guangchen Chen, an assistant professor of Chinese literature and culture at Emory University in Atlanta, said more bibliophiles and private collectors in China can now afford items that official institutions won’t touch. — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 15 July 2026

The weekend-afternoon sales events became a phenomenon, drawing crowds to marvel at his wide-ranging tastes — not just hardcore music geeks or bibliophiles, but appreciators of New York cultural lore. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2026

The complex caters to kiddos with crafts and dress-up clothes, while bibliophiles peruse Wilder's belongings and television show memorabilia. — Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 22 June 2026

So, where are bibliophiles headed in 2026? — Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026