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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Development will gobble up even more of wild Florida while willing sellers wait for future opportunities. Joe Murphy, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026 Evans and Johnson pulled out handguns, pointed them at the seller and his haircut client and demanded the marijuana, police believe. Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026 This soft cotton sateen sheet set is a best-seller for the brand. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2026 Ryan said it’s been difficult to get home sellers to understand the market has softened from pandemic highs. Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 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 23 Mar. 2026.

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