Grolier

American  

[groh-lee-er, graw-lyey] / ˈgroʊ li ər, grɔˈlyeɪ /

adjective

1. pertaining to a decorative design Grolier design in bookbinding, consisting of bands interlaced in geometric forms.

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Grolier British  

/ ɡrɔlje, ˈɡrəʊlɪə /

adjective

1. relating to or denoting a decorative style of bookbinding using interlaced leather straps, gilded ornamental scrolls, etc

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Etymology

Origin of Grolier

First recorded in 1820–30; named after J. Grolier de Servières ( def. )

Example Sentences

“Every time it comes up, I sigh deeply,” said Eric Holzenberg, the director of the Grolier Club, the nation’s oldest private society of book collectors.

From New York Times • Mar. 9, 2023

He has distilled them for “Sherlock Holmes in 221 Objects,” an exhibition that opens on Jan. 12 at the Grolier Club, 47 East 60th Street in Manhattan.

From New York Times • Jan. 7, 2022

But some marquee female writers are represented at the Grolier.

From New York Times • Jan. 16, 2020

Starting Thursday, the Grolier Club — the oldest bibliophilic society in America — is hosting a stunning exhibition of notable books in the history of fantastic literature.

From Washington Post • Jan. 23, 2018

Lecture on Bookbinding as a Fine Art, delivered before the Grolier Club, February 26, 1885.

From A Catalogue of Books in English Later than 1700 (Vol 2 of 3) Forming a portion of the library of Robert Hoe by Various