vend

[ vend ]

verb (used with object)

1. to sell as one's business or occupation, especially by peddling:

   to vend flowers at a sidewalk stand.

2. to give utterance to (opinions, ideas, etc.); publish.

verb (used without object)

1. to engage in the sale of merchandise.
2. to be disposed of by sale.

vend

/ vɛnˈdɪʃən; vɛnd /

verb

1. to sell or be sold
2. to sell (goods) for a living
3. rare.
   tr to utter or publish (an opinion, etc)

Derived Forms

• vendition, noun

Other Words From

• venda·ble adjective
• re·vend verb (used with object)
• un·venda·ble adjective
• un·vended adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of vend¹

1610–20; < Latin vendere to sell, contraction of vēnum (or vēnō ) dare to offer for sale; venal

Word History and Origins

Origin of vend¹

C17: from Latin vendere, contraction of vēnum dare to offer for sale

Example Sentences

Consumers could reclaim the deposit by returning the container to retailers and hospitality premises that sell such single-use products to take away, or to specially-designed reverse vending machines.

From BBC

Founded in 2010, the Chinese toy maker has seen enormous success overseas for its artist-designed collectibles, growing to around 500 retail shops and 2,500 toy vending machines in 30 countries.

From Los Angeles Times

Still wobbly, he fell onto a vending cart and lay on his back, looking up at the reincarnated sky as it faded to pink.

From Los Angeles Times

Budget: Get rid of the junk food vending machines.

From Los Angeles Times

Snap first released smart glasses that could record video in 2016, selling them in vending machines in Los Angeles before making them available online.

From Los Angeles Times