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wholesaler

 

[ ˈhəʊlˌseɪlər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business

A wholesaler is a person or company that sells goods in large quantities to retailers for resale to consumers.

Synonyms

distributor, supplier, vendor

Examples of usage

  • The wholesaler supplies products to local stores in bulk quantities.
  • The wholesaler offers discounted prices to retailers who buy in bulk.

Translations

Translations of the word "wholesaler" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atacadista

🇮🇳 थोक विक्रेता (thok vikreta)

🇩🇪 Großhändler

🇮🇩 grosir

🇺🇦 оптовий торговець

🇵🇱 hurtownik

🇯🇵 卸売業者 (oroshiurigyousha)

🇫🇷 grossiste

🇪🇸 mayorista

🇹🇷 toptancı

🇰🇷 도매상 (domesaeng)

🇸🇦 تاجر جملة (tajir jumla)

🇨🇿 velkoobchodník

🇸🇰 veľkoobchodník

🇨🇳 批发商 (pīfāshāng)

🇸🇮 veletrgovec

🇮🇸 heildsali

🇰🇿 көтерме сатушы

🇬🇪 საბითუმო მოვაჭრე (sabitumo movachre)

🇦🇿 topdansatışçı

🇲🇽 mayorista

Etymology

The term 'wholesaler' originated in the 18th century, derived from the word 'wholesale' which meant to sell in large quantities. Wholesalers played a crucial role in the distribution chain by providing retailers with a variety of products. Over time, wholesalers have adapted to changing market demands and technologies to remain key players in the supply chain industry.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,466, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.