at retail

phrase

1
: at a retailer's price
2

Examples of at retail in a Sentence

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The distress at these chains suggests that perhaps there could be too much sneaker inventory at retail. Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 14 July 2026 The local health department is responsible for the initial investigation of consumer complaints regarding foods served or sold at retail food facilities, according to the California Department of Public Health. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026 What won’t change is Sony selling PlayStation games at retail. Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 2 July 2026 Travelers flying through Miami International Airport’s Concourse D have likely seen or interacted with workers for Areas USA — whether at one of multiple restaurants, including Wendy’s and Earl of Sandwich, or at retail stores like Books & Books. Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for at retail

Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of at retail was in 1538

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“At retail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20retail. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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