Definition and meaning of English word "bestseller"
bestseller
/ˈbɛstˌsɛlər/
Meaning
NounA book or other product that has sold in large numbers.
How to use
The term 'bestseller' is commonly used in the publishing industry to describe a book that has achieved significant commercial success, often topping the sales charts. Typically, a bestseller is a recently published book that has sold a large number of copies within a short period. A learner should note that while 'bestseller' is a noun, the verb form 'to bestsell' is not commonly used; instead, phrases like 'to be a bestseller' or 'to top the bestseller list' are more idiomatic.
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bestseller
Example
It is important to keep the bestseller in a safe place.
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Common phrases
- New York Times bestseller— New York Times bestseller
- bestseller list— bestseller list
- international bestseller— international bestseller
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Frequency rank: #1435 in English
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