Word Noun
bestseller
n.
countable
B1 Intermediate US /ˈbɛˈsɛɫɝ/ UK /bɛstsˈɛlɐ/ best·seller UK spelling bestseller's, bestseller's
Definition
n.a book or other product that sells in very large numbers. You use this to describe something that many people are buying right now.
n.a product, particularly a book, that features on a list of top sales for a specific period.
Examples
“Her new novel became an instant bestseller.”
“The biography reached the top of the bestseller list just two weeks after its official release.”
“While critical acclaim is often the goal for literary fiction, many authors prioritize the commercial success required to secure a spot on the national bestseller rankings.”
Usage
Often used as a modifier before another noun, such as 'bestseller list' or 'bestseller status'.
Etymology
From best + seller.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated