Bestseller: meaning, definitions and examples

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bestseller

 

[ หˆbษ›s(t)หŒsษ›lษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

book sales

A bestseller is a book that sells in very large numbers, often immediately after it is published. It is a book that is extremely popular and has a high level of sales.

Synonyms

blockbuster, chart-topper, hit.

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Word Description / Examples
bestseller

This word is most commonly used in the context of books or products that have sold an exceptionally high number of copies. It is often used when referring to books that appear on bestseller lists.

  • Her novel became a bestseller within a month of its release.
  • The new smartphone model was a bestseller this holiday season.
blockbuster

Typically used in the context of movies or events that achieve massive commercial success and popularity. It often implies a large budget production.

  • The summer blockbuster attracted millions of viewers to the theaters.
  • His latest film was a blockbuster hit, breaking box office records.
hit

This term can be used broadly in various contexts such as music, movies, TV shows, and other entertainment forms to describe something that has gained significant popularity and success.

  • The TV show was an instant hit with viewers of all ages.
  • Her new song became a hit on all the major streaming platforms.
chart-topper

Frequently used in the music industry to describe songs or albums that reach the top positions on music charts.

  • Their new single became a chart-topper within days of its release.
  • The album was a chart-topper for several weeks straight.

Examples of usage

  • The novel became a bestseller within weeks of its release.
  • The author's latest work is expected to be a bestseller.
  • The bestseller list is dominated by mystery novels this month.

Translations

Translations of the word "bestseller" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais vendido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคธเฅเคŸเคธเฅ‡เคฒเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bestseller

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bestseller

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตัั‚ัะตะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bestseller

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ™ใ‚นใƒˆใ‚ปใƒฉใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท best-seller

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bestseller

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงok satan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒ ์ŠคํŠธ์…€๋Ÿฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃูƒุซุฑ ู…ุจูŠุนู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bestseller

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bestseller

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็•…้”€ไนฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najbolje prodajana knjiga

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ metsรถlubรณk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ ะบำฉะฟ ัะฐั‚ั‹ะปะฐั‚ั‹ะฝ ะบั–ั‚ะฐะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ”แƒกแƒขแƒกแƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™n รงox satฤฑlan kitab

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bestseller

Etymology

The term 'bestseller' originated in the early 20th century and was initially used to describe books that were the best selling in a particular category or time period. Over time, the term has come to represent books that sell exceptionally well, often due to widespread popularity or critical acclaim. Bestsellers can encompass a wide range of genres and topics, from fiction to non-fiction, and are often a reflection of current trends and interests in society.

See also: oversell, sell, sellable, seller, sellers, selling, undersell, underselling.