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Retail

noun
/ˈɹiˌteɪl/
Word Frequency: 9.2

Definitions

1.nounThe sale of goods directly to the consumer, encompassing the storefronts, mail-order, websites, etc., and the corporate mechanisms, branding, advertising, etc. that support them.
"She works in retail."
2.nounRetail price; full price; an abbreviated expression, meaning the full suggested price of a particular good or service, before any sale, discount, or other deal.
"I never pay retail for clothes."
3.verbTo sell at retail, or in small quantities directly to customers.
4.verbTo sell secondhand, or in broken parts.
5.verbTo repeat or circulate (news or rumours) to others.
6.adjectiveOf or relating to the (actual or figurative) sale of goods or services directly to individuals.
7.adverbDirect to consumers, in retail quantities, or at retail prices.
"We've shut shown our reseller unit. We're only selling retail now."

Synonyms

wholesalesalescommercetradetradingresalesellingshoppingconsumersaleodd-jobdistribution

Antonyms

wholesale

Rhymes With

wailgaleavailfrailassailtravailprevailentail
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