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

Examples of bookseller in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Many booksellers, who earned money from the sale of books, playing cards and other paper goods throughout the year, sold special wares to give as presents. Matthew Wynn Sivils, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 May 2024 While these lists don’t include graphic novels, these two were included because of the categorization the library receives from booksellers. Annie Jennemann, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bookseller 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 30 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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