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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In practice, e-commerce sellers are often overwhelmed with the day-to-day of managing inventory and promotions, fulfilling orders and making sure their accounts are in order. Jason Phillips, USA Today, 29 May 2026 Pending contracts surged, and sellers are accepting close to the list price. Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 29 May 2026 The demand coming from these short sellers isn’t sustainable. Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 May 2026 When Souki got his start, LNG terminals were managed similarly to pipelines, with long-term contracts between buyers and sellers. Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 28 May 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 2 Jun. 2026.

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