Meaning & Definition of word "Bookseller"
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Bookseller
/ˈbʊkˌsɛl.ər/
noun:
- 1. A person or company that sells books.
- Example: The local bookseller hosted a reading event featuring a famous author.
- 2. A retailer who primarily focuses on selling books, either in a physical store or online.
- Example: She decided to open a small bookseller in her town to share her passion for literature.
- 3. A person whose business is the selling of books, usually operating in a bookstore.
- Example: The bookseller recommended the latest bestseller to a customer browsing the shelves.
Etymology
Middle English: book + seller (from Old English 'sellan' meaning 'to sell')
Common Phrases and Expressions
local bookseller:
A bookseller operating within a specific community, often independent.
online bookseller:
A retailer that sells books via the internet.
used bookseller:
A bookseller that specializes in second-hand or pre-owned books.
Related Words
bookstore:
A store where books are sold.
bibliophile:
A person who loves books.
publishing:
The business of producing and selling books.
Slang Meanings of bookseller
Meaning: book peddler
Example Sentence: He's a real book peddler, always trying to sell rare finds.
Meaning: paperback slinger
Example Sentence: She's known as the paperback slinger at the flea market.