best-seller
|best-sell-er|
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/ˈbɛstˌsɛlər/
🇬🇧
/ˈbɛstˌsɛlə/
high sales
Etymology
Etymology Information
'best-seller' originates from English, combining 'best' meaning 'most excellent' and 'seller' meaning 'one who sells'.
Historical Evolution
'best-seller' was first used in the early 20th century to describe books that sold exceptionally well.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to books, but now it can apply to any product that sells in large numbers.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a book or other product that sells in very large numbers.
The novel quickly became a best-seller.
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Last updated: 2025/02/13 14:33