Definition

1. Noun:
   • A product, especially a book, that sells in very large numbers: A "best seller" is an item, most commonly a book, that achieves exceptionally high sales within a given period, often appearing on published lists that rank sales performance.

Usage

• The term is primarily used to describe books, but it can also apply to other media like music albums, video games, or any consumer product that achieves top sales rankings.
• It often appears in contexts discussing commerce, culture, and popularity. It can be used attributively (e.g., ).

Examples

• Noun:
  • Her latest novel became an instant best seller.
  • The autobiography topped the best-seller list for ten consecutive weeks.
  • The company's new smartphone is predicted to be a best seller this holiday season.

Advanced Usage

• "Best-seller list": A published list, often weekly or monthly, that ranks products (like books) by their sales figures.
  • The author was thrilled to see her debut book on the New York Times best-seller list.
• "Best-selling" (adj): Describing an author or product that has produced best sellers.
  • He is a best-selling author of crime fiction.

Variants and Related Words

• Best-selling (adjective): Having sold in very large numbers.
  • The best-selling album of the decade.
• Bestseller (alternative spelling): A common single-word variant of "best seller".
  • The book was a national bestseller.

Synonyms

• Blockbuster: A book or other product that is a great commercial success.
• Chart-topper: An item that reaches the highest position on a sales chart (common for music).

Related Phrases

• To top the best-seller list: To be the highest-selling item on the list.
  • The cookbook topped the best-seller list for months.
• A runaway best seller: A product that is an extraordinarily rapid and large sales success.
  • The children's book was a runaway best seller.

Noun

1. a book that has had a large and rapid sale