used book

Frequency: 6.88.0 per million words

a book that is not new and has been owned by someone else

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Examples (10)

  • I bought this classic novel as a used book for just a few dollars.
  • The local bookshop has a great selection of used books in the back.
  • He saved a lot of money by purchasing used books for his college courses.
  • Even though it's a used book, it's in excellent condition with no markings.
  • She treasures the used book she found with notes from its previous owner.
  • You can often find rare titles in online used book marketplaces.
  • Before buying a new copy, I'll check the used book store first.
  • Do you prefer buying a new novel or a used book with a bit of history?
  • There's a certain charm to the smell of an old, used book.
  • He didn't mind receiving a used book as a gift, especially since it was a first edition.