bibliophile

noun

bib·​lio·​phile ˈbi-blē-ə-ˌfī(-ə)l 

: a lover of books especially for qualities of format

also : a book collector

bibliophilic

ˌbi-blē-ə-ˈfi-lik 

adjective

bibliophilism

ˌbi-blē-ˈä-fə-ˌli-zəm 

noun

bibliophily

ˌbi-blē-ˈä-fə-lē 

noun

Synonyms

• bibliolater
• bibliomaniac
• bookman

Examples of bibliophile in a Sentence

for bibliophiles, no electronic device could possibly give the tactile pleasure of a beautifully bound book

Recent Examples on the Web

This year, for the first time, a shuttle bus will transport bibliophiles between three, six, nine or all 13 participating bookstores. —Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2024

Finally, bibliophiles will want to leave some time to stop by the Jane Austen Centre to learn about the writer’s life, family, and legacy. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Feb. 2024

Today, the bookshop hosts regular public events and offers a library curation service for bibliophiles looking to build their own reading rooms at home. —Suyin Haynes, CNN, 6 Mar. 2024

There's something for every type of tech lover, including coffee enthusiasts, bibliophiles, adventurers, and more. —Cierra Cowan, PCMAG, 5 Feb. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, from bibli- + -phile

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined above