bibliophile
noun
bib·lio·phile
ˈbi-blē-ə-ˌfī(-ə)l 
: a lover of books especially for qualities of format
also
: a book collector
Examples of bibliophile in a Sentence
for bibliophiles, no electronic device could possibly give the tactile pleasure of a beautifully bound book
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Good news, bibliophiles: bookstores are making a comeback in 2025.
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Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
Southeast Portland’s new social center Literary Arts, is a contemporary, independent bookstore, café, and spacious event destination for bibliophiles.
—Amanda Calnan Vowels, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2025
From initials to designs, these bibliophiles are making their mark on the literary world one press at a time.
—Haley Velasco, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
From $94 per night. BOOK NOW 1940s Biblioteca Apartment
This one goes out to the bibliophiles.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2025
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Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
Southeast Portland’s new social center Literary Arts, is a contemporary, independent bookstore, café, and spacious event destination for bibliophiles.
—Amanda Calnan Vowels, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2025
From initials to designs, these bibliophiles are making their mark on the literary world one press at a time.
—Haley Velasco, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
From $94 per night. BOOK NOW 1940s Biblioteca Apartment
This one goes out to the bibliophiles.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Bibliophile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bibliophile. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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