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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Cloud Full/Queen Quilt The Cloud Quilt is a classic best-seller that Pottery Barn Outlet shoppers can’t seem to get enough of. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2026 Jim Rhye of Kentwood Real Estate Cherry Creek represented the seller. Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026 In a rare occurrence under president of hockey operation and general manager Bill Zito’s tenure, the Panthers were in position to be sellers in a lost season. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026 Injuries and thick competition in the East transformed them into soft sellers at the deadline, including Carlson, who is in the final year of his eight-year, $64 million pact. Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 7 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 9 Mar. 2026.

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