seller

[ sel-er ]

noun

1. a person who sells; sell; salesperson or vender.
2. an article considered with reference to its sales: sales:

   one of the poorest sellers.

ˈseller

/ ˈsɛlə /

noun

1. a person who sells
2. an article to be sold

   this item is always a good seller

3. short for selling race

Other Words From

• re·seller noun
• super·seller noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of seller¹

Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200; sell ¹, -er ¹

Example Sentences

Like their American counterparts, Russian police operate on a system of quotas, and to meet those demands a common tactic was to catch a low-level seller or user, then put the squeeze on them till they turn in their buddies.

From Salon

PayPal says tickets that have been purchased are eligible for Buyer Protection, which covers purchases that don’t arrive or don’t match the seller’s description.

From BBC

Each seller brings their own story, knowledge, and imagination.

From Los Angeles Times

If the nonprofit is the seller — even if it’s an organization whose work aligns with the goals of Measure ULA — it’s on the hook for the tax.

From Los Angeles Times

Every seller has that option, but if they choose to sell to someone else, they won’t qualify for an exemption.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• agent
• auctioneer
• dealer
• marketer
• merchant
• peddler
• retailer
• trader
• vendor