Definition

A person or business that sells books to customers, often running a bookstore.

Example

The bookseller recommended a great novel for my summer reading list.

Conversation

I met the new bookseller in town yesterday.

Oh really? How's the store looking?

It’s cozy and has a great selection of novels.

That sounds awesome! I can't wait to check it out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bookseller → It is formed from "book" (from Old English *bōc*, meaning a written work or text) and "seller" (from Old English *sellan*, meaning to sell). A bookseller is someone who sells books or written works.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'book' as a written work and 'seller' as someone who sells — a bookseller is simply a person who sells written works.

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