bookseller

noun

book·​sell·​er ˈbu̇k-ˌse-lər How to pronounce bookseller (audio)
: one that sells books
especially : the proprietor of a bookstore
bookselling noun

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Amazon, which started as an online bookseller, continues to dominate the e-book market. Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024 Librarians and booksellers previously warned that the law would create a chilling effect across the state as anyone could object to any book and pursue criminal charges against the person who provided it. Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024 The law would have had a chilling effect on librarians and booksellers across the state because of its broad language and lack of precedent. Worth Sparkman, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024 That leaves librarians and booksellers having to impose unconstitutional restrictions on access to materials by older juveniles and adults, chilling their access, Brooks said. Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 23 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bookseller 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bookseller was in the 15th century

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“Bookseller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bookseller. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.

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bookseller

noun
book·​sell·​er -ˌsel-ər How to pronounce bookseller (audio)
: a person who owns or works in a bookstore

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