resell

verb

re·​sell (ˌ)rē-ˈsel How to pronounce resell (audio)
resold (ˌ)rē-ˈsōld How to pronounce resell (audio) ; reselling
Synonyms of resellnext

transitive verb

: to sell (something) again
He bought the house with plans to fix it up and resell it.
reseller noun
plural resellers
book/computer/ticket resellers
a value-added reseller
now available for purchase through authorized resellers

Examples of resell in a Sentence

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The same modernization work that built the Indian IT services industry is now being automated by the hyperscalers these firms resell. Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 Those scammers can then resell the gift card details at a discount on gray-market sites to effectively launder the funds, creating an anonymous and hard-to-trace form of payment. Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 10 June 2026 If there is to be rationing, most people would probably prefer that committed fans, with no interest in reselling, were rewarded with low-cost tickets. Stefan Szymanski, The Conversation, 10 June 2026 The research emphasizes how circular behaviors such as shopping secondhand, reselling items and extending the life of goods through repair and upcycling are becoming more embedded in consumers’ routines. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for resell

Word History

First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of resell was in 1572

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“Resell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resell. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

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