Bestsellers Meaning in English
word · lemma: bestseller
ˈbɛˈsɛɫɝz/, /ˈbɛstˈsɛɫɝz
best-SEL-urz
bɛstsˈɛləz
best-SEL-uhz
Definition
Books, products, or other items that have sold in very large numbers and are extremely popular, especially newly published books.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used for books, but can describe other very popular products. Often seen in marketing: 'New York Times bestsellers.' Plural form points to multiple items. Avoid confusing with just 'popular'—it means strong sales, not just fame.
Spanish: éxitos de ventasPortuguese (BR): mais vendidosPortuguese (PT): mais vendidosChinese (Simplified): 畅销书Chinese (Traditional): 暢銷書Hindi: सर्वाधिक बिकने वाली किताबेंArabic: الأكثر مبيعًاBengali: বেস্টসেলার - সর্বাধিক বিক্রিত বইRussian: бестселлерыJapanese: ベストセラーVietnamese: sách bán chạy - sản phẩm bán chạyKorean: 베스트셀러Turkish: çok satanlarUrdu: بیسٹ سیلرIndonesian: bestseller - produk terlaris
Example Sentences
These three novels are bestsellers in many countries.
basic
The bookstore has a special section for bestsellers.
basic
Children's books can be huge bestsellers.
basic
Cookbooks often turn into unexpected bestsellers at the holidays.
natural
That author has written five bestsellers in a row.
natural
I usually check the bestsellers list before choosing a new book.
natural