# bookseller

/ˈbʊkˌsɛɫɝ/ (US) · /bˈʊksɛlɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/bookseller
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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