best-seller

best-seller — noun

1. a book that sells in extremely large numbers, far more than most other books, an

1.名詞B1
釋義

a book that sells in extremely large numbers, far more than most other books, and is often listed on published charts of the most popular titles

例句

Nala's first novel became an instant best-seller in her home country.

became an instant best-seller

The bookshop window displayed the top ten best-sellers of the month.

top ten best-sellers of the month

同義詞
  • blockbuster

    more informal and often used for movies or entertainment hits rather than books specifically

  • top-seller

    a direct synonym but slightly less common in publishing contexts

反義詞
  • flop

    a book that sells very few copies; informal

  • dud

    a book that fails to attract readers; informal

常見錯誤

❌This is a best-selling book' (using the hyphenated adjective as a noun).
✅This is a best-seller.
💡'best-selling' is the adjective form; 'best-seller' is the noun.

2. any product, such as a toy, electronic device, or household item, that sells in

2.名詞B2
釋義

any product, such as a toy, electronic device, or household item, that sells in very large numbers compared to similar products

例句

The latest gaming console turned out to be a best-seller during the holiday season.

be a best-seller during [period]

Chiara's new line of skincare products became the company's biggest best-seller.

同義詞
  • top-seller

    interchangeable but less tied to the book etymology

  • hot product

    informal; emphasizes current popularity rather than total sales volume

  • hit

    more common for entertainment products like toys or games

反義詞
  • failure

    a product that does not sell well; neutral register

  • flop

    informal; a product that sells poorly despite expectations

用法筆記

This sense extends from the original book-focused meaning. It is most natural with physical retail goods; for digital products or services, alternatives like 'top seller' or 'top-rated' are more common.

常見錯誤

❌The streaming service is a best-seller in our country.
✅The streaming service is the most popular one in our country.
💡'best-seller' is used for physical products, not services or subscriptions.