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.”
Examples
simple
“Her new novel became an instant bestseller.”
contextual
“The biography reached the top of the bestseller list just two weeks after its official release.”
complex
“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.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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QR code
englishreference.com/q/bestseller
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