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noun B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

bestseller

Bestseller (noun) means a book or other product that sells in very large numbers. Example: “Her debut novel became an instant bestseller.”

noun
1
A book or other product that sells in very large numbers.
"Her debut novel became an instant bestseller."

How to use bestseller

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething, usually a book, that sells extremely well.

Common pairings
New York Times bestseller international bestseller

Word forms

bestsellers plural

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Etymology

A straightforward compound of "best" and "seller."

best seller

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bestseller” mean?

The word “bestseller” means a book or other product that sells in very large numbers. In plain terms, something, usually a book, that sells extremely well.

How do you use “bestseller” in a sentence?

Here is “bestseller” used in a sentence: “Her debut novel became an instant bestseller.”

What part of speech is “bestseller”?

“Bestseller” is a noun.

Is “bestseller” a common word?

“Bestseller” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

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