seller

noun

sell·​er ˈse-lər How to pronounce seller (audio)
1
: one that offers for sale
2
: a marketed product that sells well, to a specified extent, or in a specified manner
a million-copy seller
a poor seller

Examples of seller in a Sentence

The seller said that the car was in excellent condition. We're the number one seller of appliances in the country. That book is our top seller.
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That didn’t last long because sellers showed upon Thursday and undercut Wednesday’s low erasing a chance for a new rally to unfold. Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025 Better yet, sellers who put their homes in peak show condition put themselves in the best position for a top offer. Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025 Loeb visited the Kennedy Center workforce, including stagehands, wardrobe professionals, makeup artists, scenic artists and ticket sellers, represented by the union this week. Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025 This can create a more competitive environment for home sellers as buyers will have more options to choose from, Berner said. Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for seller

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of seller was in the 13th century

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“Seller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seller. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

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