bestseller
noun
best·sell·er
ˈbes(t)-ˈse-lər 
variants
or best seller
plural bestsellers or best sellers
: a popular product and especially a book whose sales are among the highest of its class
[Isabel] Allende's new book is spun from the stuff of epic romances: eternal love, lost innocence, distant locales, revolution. In short, all the elements of a sure bestseller.—
Julie K. L. Dam
Julie K. L. DamThe Harvard Book Store Café … is not only the obvious choice for the latest best seller but the intelligent break for a shopper's graze.—Alice Rubenstein Gochman
Alice Rubenstein GochmanTwo million copies have been sold, and it has been on the New York Times bestseller list for four years.—Judith Daniels
Judith Daniels… the two Fisher-Price bestsellers are the company's Fun with Food [toy] series and the Fisher-Price Fun with Food Kitchen.—The New Yorker
The New YorkerShe knows what the mass market wants—Vanderbilt and Chaps [fragrances] are best sellers—and she has a flair for what appeals to a more specialized market …—Amy Singer
Amy SingerExamples of bestseller in a Sentence
She has written several best sellers.
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To drive attention to its direct-to-consumer business, the brand plans to leverage a speed-to-market model to address current trends, introduce exclusive merchandise and replenish bestsellers more effectively.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Apr. 2025
There’s a reason this blazer ranks as the No. 1 bestseller in Women’s Blazers and Suit Jackets on Amazon.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
Hailey Piper, a fellow bestseller and friend from Maryland, said she’s heard critics complain about the amount of Chicago history in Pelayo’s books.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
In 2022, Clint and Ron published a memoir titled The Boys: A Memoir of Hollywood and Family, which was a New York Times bestseller.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
In that island nation, the group’s albums are consistent bestsellers, with classics like The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall making frequent appearances – and rarely vanishing for long – on various tallies.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The shoe was a success on the court, but also became one of Nike’s most popular lifestyle sneakers, remaining a bestseller to this day.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
The book went on to become a New York Times bestseller.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
The tune was an instant bestseller, even though it hasn’t been promoted as a single from Mayhem.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Apr. 2025
There’s a reason this blazer ranks as the No. 1 bestseller in Women’s Blazers and Suit Jackets on Amazon.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025
Hailey Piper, a fellow bestseller and friend from Maryland, said she’s heard critics complain about the amount of Chicago history in Pelayo’s books.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
In 2022, Clint and Ron published a memoir titled The Boys: A Memoir of Hollywood and Family, which was a New York Times bestseller.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
In that island nation, the group’s albums are consistent bestsellers, with classics like The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall making frequent appearances – and rarely vanishing for long – on various tallies.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The shoe was a success on the court, but also became one of Nike’s most popular lifestyle sneakers, remaining a bestseller to this day.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
The book went on to become a New York Times bestseller.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2025
The tune was an instant bestseller, even though it hasn’t been promoted as a single from Mayhem.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Bestseller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bestseller. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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