resell

verb

re·​sell (ˌ)rē-ˈsel 

resold (ˌ)rē-ˈsōld  ; reselling

transitive verb

: to sell (something) again

He bought the house with plans to fix it up and resell it.

reseller

(ˌ)rē-ˈse-lər 

noun

plural resellers

book/computer/ticket resellers

a value-added reseller

now available for purchase through authorized resellers

Examples of resell in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Old lotions and bath products should not be placed in the donation bin, as thrift stores can’t resell them for health and hygiene reasons. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026

Company swag like used T-shirts and hoodies are reselling for hundreds of dollars on eBay, Forbes reported. — Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Low-level opportunists engaging in tap-to-pay schemes can operate independently, using the practice to either buy merchandise or purchase gift cards and resell them at a discount for cash. — Gabrielle Fonrouge,scott Zamost,anna Gleason, CNBC, 17 July 2026

Event exclusive gear can easily resell for double to triple its original pricing due to strong demand. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for resell

• barbell
• bedwell
• befell
• bluebell
• bombshell
• bridewell
• capelle
• cartel
• carvel
• clamshell
• cogswell
• compel