seller

noun

sell·​er ˈse-lər How to pronounce seller (audio)
Synonyms of sellernext
1
: one that offers for sale
2
: a marketed product that sells well, to a specified extent, or in a specified manner
a million-copy seller
a poor seller

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The seller said that the car was in excellent condition. We're the number one seller of appliances in the country. That book is our top seller.
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Top sellers include its Black Essence lightweight toner (JPY 11,550 for 200ml, or $73), which comes in a chic curved bottle, the Black Lift eye cream (JPY 16,500 for 15ml, or $105), and the Black day cream with SPF50+ (JPY 6,600 for 40ml, or $42). — Kati Chitrakorn, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026 The companies placed a heavy emphasis on local businesses in their press release announcing the acquisition, indicating that smaller sellers would gain more access to advertising and AI tools from DoorDash and Instacart. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026 Now, the sellers of the stock Friday are giving long-term investors a golden opportunity of their own. — Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026 How are buyers and sellers approaching negotiations in today’s market? — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seller

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of seller was in the 13th century

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“Seller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seller. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.

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