noun

bookseller

BUUK-sehl

Bookseller (noun) means a person or business that sells books. Example: “The local bookseller recommended a new mystery novel.”

noun

A person or business that sells books.

"The local bookseller recommended a new mystery novel."

How to use bookseller

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone (or somewhere) whose trade is selling books.

Common pairings

independent bookseller secondhand bookseller

booksellers plural

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The local _____ recommended a new mystery novel.

A compound of "book" and "seller."

bibliopole bibliopolist bookman

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What does “bookseller” mean?

The word “bookseller” means a person or business that sells books. In plain terms, someone (or somewhere) whose trade is selling books.

How do you pronounce “bookseller”?

“Bookseller” is pronounced BUUK-sehl (/ˈbʊksɛlɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “bookseller” in a sentence?

Here is “bookseller” used in a sentence: “The local bookseller recommended a new mystery novel.”

What is another word for “bookseller”?

Words with a similar meaning to “bookseller” include bibliopole, bibliopolist and bookman.

What part of speech is “bookseller”?

“Bookseller” is a noun.

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