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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The first book in the series will arrive on Sept. 2 from Kelly, a New York Times bestseller and two-time Newbery Medal winner.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Surratt’s powder blush was already a bestseller for the brand—and now there’s a long-wearing liquid blush to match.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
Similarly, on the Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart, the band experiences another notable gain, lifting from No. 17 to No. 13 – though not quite enough to see the bestseller reenter the loftiest space, at least not this time around.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Her 2011 memoir, Happy Accidents, was a New York Times bestseller.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
While the fashion focus of the Oscars ultimately drills down to the best- and worst-dressed attendees, Commando’s bestsellers truly deserve a standing ovation for their unseen work that allows these VIPs to shine.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
One of the world’s most beloved storytellers, Sparks has made the New York Times bestseller list with each of his books, with over 130 million copies sold worldwide, in more than 50 languages, including over 92 million copies in the U.S. alone.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025
Fits a variety of foot shapes Awarded the APMA seal of acceptance
Moderate, comfortable cushioning
May not be enough padding for those who like a plush feel
The Ghost has long been a Brooks bestseller—and for good reason.
—Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 21 Feb. 2025
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PREVIOUS, Jan. 28: Peacock has slotted Thursday, March 13 for the premiere of Long Bright River, its upcoming suspense thriller series based on Liz Moore’s bestseller, starring and executive produced by Amanda Seyfried.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
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Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Surratt’s powder blush was already a bestseller for the brand—and now there’s a long-wearing liquid blush to match.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
Similarly, on the Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart, the band experiences another notable gain, lifting from No. 17 to No. 13 – though not quite enough to see the bestseller reenter the loftiest space, at least not this time around.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Her 2011 memoir, Happy Accidents, was a New York Times bestseller.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
While the fashion focus of the Oscars ultimately drills down to the best- and worst-dressed attendees, Commando’s bestsellers truly deserve a standing ovation for their unseen work that allows these VIPs to shine.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
One of the world’s most beloved storytellers, Sparks has made the New York Times bestseller list with each of his books, with over 130 million copies sold worldwide, in more than 50 languages, including over 92 million copies in the U.S. alone.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025
Fits a variety of foot shapes Awarded the APMA seal of acceptance
Moderate, comfortable cushioning
May not be enough padding for those who like a plush feel
The Ghost has long been a Brooks bestseller—and for good reason.
—Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 21 Feb. 2025
Check out the trailer above and see series details below.
PREVIOUS, Jan. 28: Peacock has slotted Thursday, March 13 for the premiere of Long Bright River, its upcoming suspense thriller series based on Liz Moore’s bestseller, starring and executive produced by Amanda Seyfried.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Bestseller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bestseller. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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