Word
bookseller
Phoneticsbook·sell·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbʊkˌsɛɫɝ/
UK/bˈʊksɛlɐ/
Definition
n. a person whose job is to sell books. You might find one in a small shop that sells only books or in a larger store that sells many different things.
n. a person who sells books as a profession. Often used to distinguish a retail professional from an author or a publisher.
Examples
“The local bookseller recommends a new novel every month.”
“After years of working in a large chain store, she decided to open her own independent bookseller shop.”
“The independent bookseller remains a vital part of the literary ecosystem, providing a curated selection of titles that larger retailers often overlook in favor of mass-market bestsellers.”
Examples
simple
“The local bookseller recommends a new novel every month.”
contextual
“After years of working in a large chain store, she decided to open her own independent bookseller shop.”
complex
“The independent bookseller remains a vital part of the literary ecosystem, providing a curated selection of titles that larger retailers often overlook in favor of mass-market bestsellers.”
Etymology
From Middle English boksellere, bok-sillere, equivalent to book + seller.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- 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
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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