best-seller

Flies off shelves

A best-seller is a book or other product that sells in very large numbers: Her memoir became an instant best-seller.

The term usually implies commercial success rather than critical acclaim.

Best-seller lists, compiled by publications like the New York Times, rank books by sales.

The adjective best-selling describes authors or products with high sales: a best-selling novelist.

popularity

bestselling

Highest in sales

viral · hit · success · mainstream · coveted · favored · acclaimed · celebrated · renowned · crowd-pleaser

book

novel

New and unusual

hardcover · paperback · bestselling · chart-topper · page-turner · blockbuster · genre · literature · manuscript · narrative

music

platinum

Dense precious silvery metal

number-one · album · record · track · airplay · radio · anthem · debut · artist · label

Opposites
commercial success

best-sellerflop

Complete commercial failure

failure · bomb · dud · bust · remainder

cultural impact/recognition

best-sellerobscurity

State of being unknown

unknown · cult classic · hidden gem · sleeper

Family

best, sell, sale, seller, selling, salesperson, resell, sellers, saleable

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G