retailer (/ˈriː.teɪ.lər/)
noun · Intermediate · Work & Business
🔊 /ˈriː.teɪ.lər/
Meaning
Meaning: seller to the public
A business or person that sells goods directly to the public, usually in small quantities.
Examples
🗣 The clothing retailer opened three new stores in shopping centers across the city.
Etymology
From ‘retail’ (Old French ‘retaillier’, to cut off a piece) plus ‘-er’.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in commerce, contrasted with wholesalers who sell in bulk.
Tags: business, sales