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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Indie authors and booksellers face extreme up-costs in order to participate in such festivals, paying out of their own pocket in hopes of gaining recognition and sales. Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025 Currently in its first full season since the pandemic, the company staged a play about book banning in 1950s Alabama at two Chicago booksellers last fall, followed by a holiday production of Victorian ghost stories at the Driehaus Museum’s 19th-century mansion. Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025 McNally is quick to point out — and other independent booksellers agree — that where bookshops are concerned, a rising tide lifts all boats. Matthew Schneier, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2025 Publishers and booksellers have done over $100 million in sales through the platform, and book sales currently are surging, with sales up 75% year-over-year, according to Faire. Joan Verdon, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 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 17 May. 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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