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retail

Pronunciation: /ˈɹiˌteɪl/

The English word “retail” has 8 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The sale of goods directly to the consumer, encompassing the storefronts, mail-order, websites, etc., and the corporate mechanisms, branding, advertising, etc. that support them.
  2. The sale of securities or other financial instruments to private investors, as opposed to large institutions.
  3. Retail price; full price; an abbreviated expression, meaning the full suggested price of a particular good or service, before any sale, discount, or other deal.

adjective

  1. Of or relating to the (actual or figurative) sale of goods or services directly to individuals.

adverb

  1. Direct to consumers, in retail quantities, or at retail prices.

verb

  1. To sell at retail, or in small quantities directly to customers.
  2. To sell secondhand, or in broken parts.
  3. To repeat or circulate (news or rumours) to others.

Etymology

From the Old French verb retaillier.

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