seller

noun

sell·​er ˈse-lər How to pronounce seller (audio)
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

Examples of seller in a Sentence

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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While Rumours may never be replaced as Fleetwood Mac’s top seller, that blockbuster could soon be joined by another popular beauty in diamond territory. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025 On one hand, plunging sales and growing inventory is putting downward pressure on prices, forcing many sellers to offer reductions to attract reluctant buyers. Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025 Other top sellers of Prime Day 2025 worth checking out Prices listed reflect time and date of publication and are subject to change. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025 The Silverado and mechanically similar Sierra are by far GM’s top sellers in the U.S., and major profit generators. Mike Colias, Freep.com, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for seller

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 16 Jul. 2025.

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