Bookseller

/ˈbʊkˌsɛl.ər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person or company that sells books.

The local bookseller hosted a reading event featuring a famous author.

A retailer who primarily focuses on selling books, either in a physical store or online.

She decided to open a small bookseller in her town to share her passion for literature.

A person whose business is the selling of books, usually operating in a bookstore.

The bookseller recommended the latest bestseller to a customer browsing the shelves.

Middle English: book + seller (from Old English 'sellan' meaning 'to sell')

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.

bookstore

A store where books are sold.

bibliophile

A person who loves books.

publishing

The business of producing and selling books.

book peddler

He's a real book peddler, always trying to sell rare finds.

paperback slinger

She's known as the paperback slinger at the flea market.