wholesaler

noun

whole·​sal·​er ˈhōl-ˌsā-lər How to pronounce wholesaler (audio)
: a merchant middleman who sells chiefly to retailers, other merchants, or industrial, institutional, and commercial users mainly for resale or business use

Examples of wholesaler in a Sentence

a leading wholesaler in the book business
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What is the Producer Price Index? U.S. producer prices – which are paid by manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers – unexpectedly fell 0.5% last month, the largest decline in five years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and JPMorgan Chase. Paul Davidson, USA Today, 16 May 2025 At wholesaler venues like Long Bien Market and Quang Ba Flower Market, early morning is the time for the city’s street vendors to stock up on fresh fruits, vegetables, meats and flora. Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2025 Any goods exported to the EU will require DPPs, meaning importers, wholesalers and marketplaces trading in the EU market will also have to ensure the maintenance of DPPs, with fines for those who do not comply. Kristin Savilia, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025 The committee also looks at the latest trends in jobs and unemployment; personal income and consumption; industrial production, wholesaler sales and other measures. Erica E. Phillips, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for wholesaler

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1800, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wholesaler was circa 1800

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“Wholesaler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wholesaler. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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