outsell

verb

out·​sell ˌau̇t-ˈsel How to pronounce outsell (audio)
outsold ˌau̇t-ˈsōld How to pronounce outsell (audio) ; outselling

transitive verb

1
archaic : to exceed in value
2
: to exceed in number of items sold
3
: to surpass in selling or salesmanship

Examples of outsell in a Sentence

Diet sodas are now beginning to outsell regular sodas in the supermarkets. We've been outselling our competitors for the past five years.
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Products priced that way often outsold items priced on a round number. — Alison J. Stein, thehustle.co, 1 May 2026 My appliance industry sources tell me that bottom-freezer units (often called French door refrigerators) outsell side-by-sides two to one. — Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026 For decades, Filipino fast-food chain Jollibee has been a leader in its home market, outselling McDonald’s and KFC. — Derek Rose, Time, 30 Apr. 2026 Biographies of authors consistently outsell other forms of literary criticism. — Walt Hunter, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for outsell

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of outsell was circa 1616

Rhymes for outsell

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“Outsell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outsell. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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outsell

verb
out·​sell -ˈsel How to pronounce outsell (audio)
outsold -ˈsōld How to pronounce outsell (audio) ; outselling
1
: to be sold more than
corn outsold beets
2
: to sell more than
we outsell our competitors
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