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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Real estate agent Cyril Matz, who represented the undisclosed seller, said the island hasn’t always been so buzzy. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026 The seller of the mall was Brookfield Properties, a Canadian real estate giant that has been selling commercial properties in Southern California in recent years, including office buildings in downtown Los Angeles and the Shoppes at Carlsbad mall in San Diego County. Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026 Buffone said her top seller is her brown butter sourdough chocolate chip cookies that are sold by the dozen or half-dozen. Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026 This is yet another good sign for sellers and buyers; as the housing market becomes more active in spring, home sales should continue to trend upwards. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 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 16 Mar. 2026.

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