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booklover

American  
[book-luhv-er] / ˈbʊkˌlʌv ər /

noun

  1. a person who enjoys reading books.


Etymology

Origin of booklover

First recorded in 1860–65; book + lover


Example Sentences

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Indeed, as a booklover, this statement is an abomination to me.

From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2018

The Rare Book Room is truly a magical place, and the dollar carts are heaven for any thrifty booklover, but my favorite would have to be the children’s department, especially the classic and vintage sections.

From The Guardian ● Mar. 21, 2016

This has clearly been true for Maltby, a shy booklover with a boyish face whose most recent job was substitute teaching at an after-school science program.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 25, 2010

We don't hit for the literary type of the booklover in spite of all our walnut paneling.

From Time Magazine Archive

So let him who would know the joys and rewards of the booklover associate with well-made books.

From The Booklover and His Books by Harry Lyman Koopman

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