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bookman

[book-muh n]

bookman Definition

  • 1a person who loves or collects books, especially as examples of fine or unusual printing, binding, or the like
  • 2a printer or a member of a printing firm
  • 3a literary man

Using bookman: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bookman" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He is a bookman who has an extensive collection of rare books.

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    The bookman showed us some of his favorite editions.

  • Example

    The bookman was responsible for the layout and design of the magazine.

  • Example

    He was a true bookman, with a deep knowledge of literature and publishing.

bookman Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bookman

Phrases with bookman

  • bookman's holiday

    a vacation spent in visiting places associated with books, especially bookstores and libraries

    Example

    For their honeymoon, the couple took a bookman's holiday and visited all the famous libraries and bookstores in Europe.

  • bookman's paradise

    a place where books are abundant and easily accessible

    Example

    The bookstore was a bookman's paradise, with shelves upon shelves of books on every subject imaginable.

  • bookman's price

    the value of a book to a collector, which may be much higher than its market value

    Example

    The bookman's price for that first edition was more than I could afford.

Origins of bookman

from book + man

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Summary: bookman in Brief

A 'bookman' [book-muh n] is someone who loves or collects books, especially rare or fine editions. It can also refer to a printer or someone who works in publishing. The phrase 'bookman's holiday' refers to a vacation spent visiting bookstores and libraries, while 'bookman's paradise' describes a place where books are abundant and easily accessible.