bookseller
UK: ˈbʊkˌselə | US: ˈbʊkˌsɛlɚ
n. a person or business that sells books
The word "bookseller" is a straightforward compound of "book" (from Old English bōc, meaning "written document") and "seller" (from Old English sellere, derived from sellan, "to give or deliver"). The term emerged in Middle English (14th century) to describe merchants specializing in book trade, reflecting the growing literacy and commercial distribution of written works. The morphemes retain their original meanings, combining logically to denote a person or entity engaged in selling books.
The bookseller recommended a new novel to the customer.
She inherited the family business and became a bookseller.
The local bookseller hosts weekly author readings.
Online platforms have transformed the traditional bookseller's role.
As a bookseller, he takes pride in curating rare editions.