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Retailer: meaning, definitions and examples

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retailer

 

[ ˈriːˌteɪlər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business

A retailer is a person or business that sells goods to the public.

Synonyms

merchant, seller, vendor

Examples of usage

  • The local retailer offers a wide range of products for sale.
  • She works as a retailer in a clothing store.
Context #2 | Noun

e-commerce

In e-commerce, a retailer is a company that sells products online through a website or app.

Examples of usage

  • The online retailer offers fast shipping and easy returns.
  • Many retailers have adapted to the digital market.
Context #3 | Noun

distribution

A retailer is an intermediary in the distribution chain that sells products to consumers.

Examples of usage

  • The retailer buys products from wholesalers and sells them to customers.
  • Retailers play a crucial role in reaching end consumers.

Translations

Translations of the word "retailer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 varejista

🇮🇳 खुदरा विक्रेता

🇩🇪 Einzelhändler

🇮🇩 pengecer

🇺🇦 роздрібний торговець

🇵🇱 sprzedawca detaliczny

🇯🇵 小売業者

🇫🇷 détaillant

🇪🇸 minorista

🇹🇷 perakendeci

🇰🇷 소매업자

🇸🇦 تاجر التجزئة

🇨🇿 maloobchodník

🇸🇰 maloobchodník

🇨🇳 零售商

🇸🇮 trgovec na drobno

🇮🇸 smásali

🇰🇿 бөлшек саудагер

🇬🇪 მომწოდებელი

🇦🇿 pərakəndə satıcı

🇲🇽 minorista

Etymology

The term 'retailer' originated in the 14th century, derived from the Middle French word 'retaillier', meaning 'to cut off, pare'. It initially referred to the act of cutting off or paring, but later evolved to signify a person or business that sells goods to the public. Over the centuries, retailers have played a vital role in commerce and continue to adapt to changing consumer trends and technological advancements.

See also: retail, retailers, retailing.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,214, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.