bouquiniste

/bu.kɛ̃.iz.te/

Definitions

1. noun

An owner or seller of a bouquiniste’s stall, typically found along the Seine River in Paris, selling second-hand books, often displayed in an attractive outdoor setting.

“During our Parisian vacation, we stumbled upon a charming bouquiniste selling rare novels for cheap.”

Synonyms

  • book dealer
  • second-hand book seller

Antonyms

  • new book store owner
  • publisher