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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Those are allegations and a short-seller's claim, not findings; Culper holds a position that profits if Nvidia's shares fall, which colours its analysis and should be weighed accordingly. Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 Interviews with fans and industry experts show that some cases stem from technical glitches in the transfer process, while others could involve sellers who never had tickets to deliver in the first place, though StubHub denies such sales happen on its platform. ABC News, 19 June 2026 The June 9 grant deed signed by the seller Faith 5 LLC imposed $121,000 in transfer taxes, confirming the $110 million purchase price. Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 19 June 2026 StubHub’s FanProtect Guarantee claims to protect both buyers and sellers. Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 19 June 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 24 Jun. 2026.

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