seller
/'selə/
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Definition
- 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
- someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money