at retail

phrase

1
: at a retailer's price
2
: retail entry 4

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Christmas 2026 at retail is looking much more price-sensitive than holiday seasons from years past. — David Moin, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 Retail Sportsbooks in Missouri There are plenty of options for sports bettors to place a bet at retail sportsbooks in Missouri. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 The cheeses were sold at retail in 8-ounce or 16-ounce packages as well as to food service customers or wholesalers in 5-pound loaves. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 Maps are available at retail outlets throughout El Dorado County. — Janet Fullwood, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at retail

Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of at retail was in 1538

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“At retail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20retail. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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