sales

adjective

ˈsālz How to pronounce sales (audio)
Synonyms of salesnext
: of, relating to, or used in selling

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Its same-store sales increased 3% over the same period; the metric tracks sales growth at restaurants open at least a year. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 2 July 2026 Producers can plug in their budgets and assess what actors could be viable for their projects, with pre-sales estimates provided. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 May 2026 Enhance The Post-Sales Period One part of the sales process that is too often overlooked is the post-sales period. — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024 In-depth training and regularly reminding staff about complementary offerings can meaningfully improve cross-sales growth. — Marty Dauer, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sales

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First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sales was in 1840

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“Sales.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sales. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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