Synonyms for

Bestseller

Verb / ˈbeˈstselɜ: / / ˈbeˈselɜ: / Another word for bestseller — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A bestseller is a book or other product that sells in very large numbers.

Synonyms & similar words

bestseller blockbuster hit chart-topper success winner crowd-pleaser sell-out money-spinner bonanza phenomenon

Synonyms by register

Formal

highly popular work widely read publication critically acclaimed book

Informal

hit smash blockbuster chart-topper

Literary

literary sensation publishing phenomenon

Antonyms

flop failure dud bomb turkey underperformer

Common collocations

  • a bestseller list
  • international bestseller
  • instant bestseller
  • a publishing bestseller
  • a literary bestseller
  • a bestseller author
  • the latest bestseller

Word family

noun bestseller

Usage note

This term specifically refers to a product, most commonly a book, that has sold in very large quantities. It is generally used in a positive context, implying commercial success.

Example sentences

  1. Her novel became a bestseller and she became a famous author.
  2. The new video game was a bestseller and sold out within hours.
  3. The movie was a huge success and became a bestseller on DVD.
  4. The cookbook was a bestseller and everyone wanted a copy.
  5. The toy was a bestseller during the holiday season and was hard to find in stores.

Quotes

  • "I don't want to be a bestseller, I want to be a great writer." - Louisa May Alcott
  • "A bestseller was a book which somehow sold well simply because it was selling well." - Daniel J. Boorstin
  • "A bestseller is the gilded tomb of a mediocre talent." - Logan Pearsall Smith

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