bestseller
noun
best·sell·er
ˈbes(t)-ˈse-lər 
variants
or best seller
plural bestsellers or best sellers
: a popular product and especially a book whose sales are among the highest of its class
[Isabel] Allende's new book is spun from the stuff of epic romances: eternal love, lost innocence, distant locales, revolution. In short, all the elements of a sure bestseller.—
Julie K. L. Dam
Julie K. L. DamThe Harvard Book Store Café … is not only the obvious choice for the latest best seller but the intelligent break for a shopper's graze.—Alice Rubenstein Gochman
Alice Rubenstein GochmanTwo million copies have been sold, and it has been on the New York Times bestseller list for four years.—Judith Daniels
Judith Daniels… the two Fisher-Price bestsellers are the company's Fun with Food [toy] series and the Fisher-Price Fun with Food Kitchen.—The New Yorker
The New YorkerShe knows what the mass market wants—Vanderbilt and Chaps [fragrances] are best sellers—and she has a flair for what appeals to a more specialized market …—Amy Singer
Amy SingerExamples of bestseller in a Sentence
She has written several best sellers.
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The pair first created the Creepy Tales trio, including Creepy Carrots!, Creepy Crayon! and Creepy Pair of Underwear! — all New York Times bestsellers, according to a press release.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
From timeless classics to contemporary bestsellers, there’s something for every avid reader, collector, or casual book enthusiast.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
Now a #1 New York Times bestseller, as well, the book has skyrocketed to over 130,000 copies sold in a short amount of time.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025
The bestsellers are also eco-friendly and use upcycled, biodegradable coffee bags as the wrap.
—Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2025
Following its release in 2017, the book earned several accolades, including but not limited to a James Beard Award, a spot on the New York Times bestseller list, and an adaptation into a Netflix series.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 17 Jan. 2025
Beyond the blazers after which the label was originally named, bestsellers include its colorful striped Pippi pants; School shirts with statement collars, and Tirol skirts that are short in the front and long in the back.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
The book that Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown was reading on the sidelines during Sunday's playoff win has topped Amazon's bestsellers list.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
Advertisement Kristin Hannah on her new bestseller (Kevin Lynch Inc.)
Kristin Hannah’s novels have a way of making bestseller lists and camping out there for a while.
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
From timeless classics to contemporary bestsellers, there’s something for every avid reader, collector, or casual book enthusiast.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025
Now a #1 New York Times bestseller, as well, the book has skyrocketed to over 130,000 copies sold in a short amount of time.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025
The bestsellers are also eco-friendly and use upcycled, biodegradable coffee bags as the wrap.
—Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2025
Following its release in 2017, the book earned several accolades, including but not limited to a James Beard Award, a spot on the New York Times bestseller list, and an adaptation into a Netflix series.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 17 Jan. 2025
Beyond the blazers after which the label was originally named, bestsellers include its colorful striped Pippi pants; School shirts with statement collars, and Tirol skirts that are short in the front and long in the back.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
The book that Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown was reading on the sidelines during Sunday's playoff win has topped Amazon's bestsellers list.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
Advertisement Kristin Hannah on her new bestseller (Kevin Lynch Inc.)
Kristin Hannah’s novels have a way of making bestseller lists and camping out there for a while.
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Bestseller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bestseller. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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