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

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In another, a bookseller becomes stuck in a time loop. Natasha Frost, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025 Spearman said he’s learned from his first run as a bookseller. Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2025 Her work, paired with her experiences as a Black bookseller, inspired her to write this book. Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 4 Mar. 2025 The book is available through online booksellers, and to celebrate its release, Stanger will hold a signing event at 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at Boulevard consignment shop at 7458 Girard Ave. Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bookseller

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 22 Apr. 2025.

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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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