book lover
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- noun
- /bʊk ˈlʌvər/
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amante de los libros
- What do book lovers enjoy almost as much as reading a book?
- comic book lovers
- invite book lovers
- old book lover
And yeah, it was just a book for book lovers is all I can say that it is.
- And yeah, it was just a book for book lovers is all I can say that it is.
- But like, I am a book lover and I would need, I don't think I could properly be in a serious relationship with someone who doesn't love reading.
- That's I feel like every book lovers worst nightmare.
Examples
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For book lovers, hardcovers (and snuggling with your children or grandchildren) will never be replaced.
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Is there any question more intoxicating to a book lover than, "So, what's your favourite book?"
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I had the greatest time talking about books with fellow writers and book lovers.
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This book has been read by book lovers, loved by book lovers, and passed on by book lovers.
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Besides that, hanging out for an hour with another book lover or two ain't half bad.
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I am an avid book lover and reader and average about $40 per month in book purchases.
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I've used Meetup to find other book lovers and also to join a few business groups.
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For a book lover, keeping books on the shelf is one of the pleasures of a semi-permanent life.
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The festival is free and open to book lovers of all ages.
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If you are a book lover, the internet can supplement your regular shopping routine.
Synonyms
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A person who enjoys looking at books and magazines for pleasure
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A person who loves reading and spends a lot of time with books
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A person who loves books and collects them, often rare or old
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A person who regularly reads books for pleasure
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A person who likes reading and collecting books
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A person who loves books and reads or collects many of them
A person who reads many books for pleasure
How Avid
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a person who loves and often collects books' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'book' (a published set of pages) with 'lover' (an enthusiastic admirer), so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily infer the MWE meaning. This compound pattern (noun + lover) is productive in English and mirrors constructions in many other languages, reinforcing its transparency.
Etymology
The compound book lover comes from the simple image of book and lover: a person who cares for and enjoys books. Imagine someone who fills shelves, visits bookstores, and always has a book in hand; that's why it means 'a person who loves and often collects books'.