bookseller

noun

book·​sell·​er ˈbu̇k-ˌse-lər 

: one that sells books

especially : the proprietor of a bookstore

bookselling

ˈbu̇k-ˌse-liŋ 

noun

Examples of bookseller in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For Chloé’s Atelier des Fleurs fragrances, Coty created a pop-up bouquiniste, or bookseller, concept store with Lagardère in the Geneva airport. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026

Yesterday, the Cercador Prize, which recognizes works of literature in translation, selected by independent booksellers across the US, announced its 2026 finalists. — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026

The booksellers visited homes and businesses with sample books, took orders, and then later delivered the books and collected payment. — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 18 Sep. 2026

When sales of used and rare books spiked, booksellers suspected that AI companies were the buyers. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bookseller

• bestseller
• flagellar
• impeller
• lamellar
• micellar
• modeller
• ocellar
• patellar
• propeller
• reseller
• scutellar
• beller

Kids Definition

bookseller

noun

book·​sell·​er -ˌsel-ər 

: a person who owns or works in a bookstore