Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person or entity that offers goods or services in exchange for money: A "seller" is someone who promotes, offers, or exchanges products or services for payment. This can refer to individuals, businesses, or organizations.
   • An item that is sold, especially one that sells well: In commercial contexts, "seller" can also refer to the product or service itself, particularly when discussing its sales performance (e.g., a best-seller).

Usage

• The term "seller" typically functions as a noun.
• It is commonly used in business, commerce, retail, and everyday transactions.
• It can be modified by adjectives to describe the type (e.g., "book seller," "street seller") or performance (e.g., "best seller," "top seller").

Examples

• As a person/entity:

  • The seller provided a detailed description of the antique vase.
  • As a freelance artist, she is both the creator and the seller of her paintings.
  • Online marketplaces connect buyers with sellers from around the world.

• As a product:

  • This new model is expected to be a big seller during the holiday season.
  • The novel became an instant best seller.

Advanced Usage

• "Seller's market": An economic condition where demand exceeds supply, giving sellers an advantage in setting prices and terms.

  • With so few houses available, it's definitely a seller's market right now.

• "Motivated seller": A seller who is particularly eager to complete a sale, often willing to negotiate on price or terms.

  • We found a motivated seller, so we were able to get a good deal on the car.

Variants and Related Words

• Sell (verb): To exchange a good or service for money.

  • They plan to sell their old furniture online.

• Sale (noun): The act of selling; an event where goods are sold.

  • The store is having a clearance sale.

• Best-seller (noun): An item, especially a book, that sells in very large numbers.

  • Her latest novel topped the best-seller list for ten weeks.

Synonyms

• Vendor: A person or company offering something for sale, often used in formal or commercial contexts.
• Merchant: A person or business involved in wholesale or retail trade.
• Retailer: A business or person that sells goods to the public.
• Dealer: A person or firm that buys and sells goods, often in a specific category (e.g., car dealer, art dealer).

Antonyms

• Buyer: A person who purchases goods or services.
• Purchaser: A more formal term for a buyer.
• Consumer: An individual who purchases goods and services for personal use.

Related Phrases

• For sale: Available to be purchased.

  • They put their boat up for sale.

• Selling point: A feature of a product or service that is emphasized to make it attractive to buyers.

  • The phone's long battery life is its main selling point.

Noun

1. someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money