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

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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Don't worry, the seller offers technical assistance, including layout suggestions based on your space's purpose, configuration support, and overall project consultation. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026 Holden joined Amazon as a third-party seller in August 2025. Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2026 Buyers, sellers, and everyone in between are descending on the capital in decent spirits, seeking out the next big thing. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026 Prior tax bills from sellers Request two to three years of actual tax bills. Allison Palmer updated February 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026 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 22 Feb. 2026.

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