point of sale

[ point-uhv-seyl ]

noun

, plural points of sale.

1. the store, dealer, or other retail outlet where an item is sold:

   from manufacturer to point of sale.

adjective

1. designating or in use at a point of sale, cashier's desk, or checkout counter; point-of-purchase.
2. (in retailing) of or relating to a customer-checkout system that uses automated devices linked to a computer, as a terminal point-of-saleterminal that directly transmits sales data as part of a computerized system for accounting and inventory control. : POS, P.O.S.

point of sale

noun

1. (in retail distribution) the place at which a sale is made POS

Word History and Origins

Origin of point of sale¹

First recorded in 1840–45

Example Sentences

For instance, the bill would tax mined crypto at the point of sale rather than when the miner receives the crypto.

From Salon

“This easy change eliminates plastic bags from the point of sale and helps California significantly reduce the plastic waste that is contaminating our environment and waters.”

From Los Angeles Times

“We’ve seen our businesses transition to be more environmentally sustainable. We’ve seen our customers transition and so we believe come Jan. 26, when only paper is available at the point of sale, our members will support it. Our customers will support it.”

From Los Angeles Times

In new deals from 17 January, providers must tell customers about any mid-contract price rises at the point of sale and "in pounds and pence".

From BBC

Starting this year, the federal government required those fees be assessed at the point of sale, a change intended to help pharmacies with accounting, but the fees nonetheless make reimbursement rates hard to predict, Hubbell said.

From Seattle Times