outsell

verb

out·​sell ˌau̇t-ˈsel 

outsold ˌau̇t-ˈsōld  ; outselling

transitive verb

1

archaic : to exceed in value

2

: to exceed in number of items sold

3

: to surpass in selling or salesmanship

Examples of outsell in a Sentence

Diet sodas are now beginning to outsell regular sodas in the supermarkets.

We've been outselling our competitors for the past five years.

Recent Examples on the Web

Cadillac’s launch of the Escalade was prompted by Lincoln’s launch of the Navigator, though the Escalade has consistently outsold the Navigator in the years since and also has become a cultural icon in the process. —Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026

It’s held that title for decades, aside from Toyota outselling the American automaker for one year amid major supply chain disruptions in 2021. —Michael Wayland, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026

At Arnold’s bakery, sweet potato tends to outsell pumpkin. —Sophie Bates, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2025

Non-chocolate candy is taking the lead this Halloween, with gummies and other colorful sweets outselling chocolate treats, according to new data from market research firm Circana. —Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for outsell

• barbell
• bedwell
• befell
• bluebell
• bombshell
• bridewell
• capelle
• cartel
• carvel
• clamshell
• cogswell
• compel

Kids Definition

outsell

verb

out·​sell -ˈsel 

outsold -ˈsōld  ; outselling

1

: to be sold more than

corn outsold beets

2

: to sell more than

we outsell our competitors