bibliophile
noun
bib·lio·phile
ˈbi-blē-ə-ˌfī(-ə)l 
: a lover of books especially for qualities of format
also
: a book collector
Examples of bibliophile in a Sentence
for bibliophiles, no electronic device could possibly give the tactile pleasure of a beautifully bound book
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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2025
For many bibliophiles and librocubicularists books are truly a love language, and the holiday season is an opportune time to give the gift of reading.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 18 Dec. 2024
Still searching for that perfect holiday season gift for the bibliophiles in your life?
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
Parents, grandparents and family friends can all help create young bibliophiles by instilling an early love of books and reading.
—Martha Shade, CNN, 10 Sep. 2024
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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2025
For many bibliophiles and librocubicularists books are truly a love language, and the holiday season is an opportune time to give the gift of reading.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 18 Dec. 2024
Still searching for that perfect holiday season gift for the bibliophiles in your life?
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
Parents, grandparents and family friends can all help create young bibliophiles by instilling an early love of books and reading.
—Martha Shade, CNN, 10 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for bibliophile
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“Bibliophile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bibliophile. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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