Book Collector

Pronunciation: /bʊk kəˈlɛktər/

Definitions of book collector

noun An individual who gathers and accumulates books as a hobby or profession

Example Sentences

A1 My friend is a book collector. She has a lot of books in her room.

A2 As a book collector, he enjoys browsing through second-hand bookstores for hidden gems.

B1 The book collector was thrilled to find a first edition copy of his favorite novel at a local auction.

B2 Being a book collector, she takes great pride in her extensive collection of rare and valuable books.

C1 The book collector's passion for literature led him to travel around the world in search of rare and unique books.

C2 Known as a prominent book collector in the literary community, she often lends her rare books to museums for exhibitions.

Examples of book collector in a Sentence

formal The book collector meticulously catalogs each addition to their extensive library.

informal My friend is a huge book collector and has shelves overflowing with novels.

slang That guy is a total book hoarder, he's always buying more books.

figurative She was a book collector of memories, each one carefully stored away in her mind.

Grammatical Forms of book collector

• past tense: collected
• plural: book collectors
• comparative: more book collector
• superlative: most book collector
• present tense: collects
• future tense: will collect
• perfect tense: has collected
• continuous tense: is collecting
• singular: book collector
• positive degree: book collector
• infinitive: to collect books
• gerund: collecting books
• participle: collecting

Origin and Evolution of book collector

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'book collector' originated from the practice of individuals who gathered and accumulated books for personal enjoyment or scholarly pursuits.

Evolution of the word: Originally, book collectors were primarily scholars or wealthy individuals who collected books as a hobby or for academic purposes. Over time, the term has come to encompass a wider range of individuals who collect books for various reasons, including rare book dealers, librarians, and enthusiasts.