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.
Recent Examples on the Web
But Shop appears to open up some user data to its sellers.
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Alex Barinka, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2023
The hot, sweet doughy snack is now the restaurant’s best seller, marrying the couple’s two cultures.
—Maya Lora, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2023
Live Nation has also been part of a consortium of ticket sellers that have pledged to show consumers all-in pricing, wherein buyers can see the price including fees upfront.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2023
Head over to Etsy for up to 50% off items from participating sellers during the brand’s Labor Day Sale to support small businesses and get great deals on unique items.
—Bellamy Richardson, wsj.com, 6 Sep. 2023
All of the return policies of the sellers on our list are acceptable, but some are truly impressive.
—Elizabeth Marino, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2023
But unlicensed private sellers in many states have been able to legally sell at gun shows, out of their houses and through online platforms without having to submit to the criminal and mental health background check required for the tens of thousands of gun sellers regulated by the government.
—Glenn Thrush, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2023
The character quickly became popular and was one of WWE’s top merchandise sellers.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2023
Financial distress at Zhongrong International Trust, a seller of esoteric financial products that had the equivalent of $108 billion in assets under management at the end of 2022, has become the market’s latest worry.
—WSJ, 21 Aug. 2023
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Alex Barinka, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2023
The hot, sweet doughy snack is now the restaurant’s best seller, marrying the couple’s two cultures.
—Maya Lora, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2023
Live Nation has also been part of a consortium of ticket sellers that have pledged to show consumers all-in pricing, wherein buyers can see the price including fees upfront.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2023
Head over to Etsy for up to 50% off items from participating sellers during the brand’s Labor Day Sale to support small businesses and get great deals on unique items.
—Bellamy Richardson, wsj.com, 6 Sep. 2023
All of the return policies of the sellers on our list are acceptable, but some are truly impressive.
—Elizabeth Marino, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2023
But unlicensed private sellers in many states have been able to legally sell at gun shows, out of their houses and through online platforms without having to submit to the criminal and mental health background check required for the tens of thousands of gun sellers regulated by the government.
—Glenn Thrush, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2023
The character quickly became popular and was one of WWE’s top merchandise sellers.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2023
Financial distress at Zhongrong International Trust, a seller of esoteric financial products that had the equivalent of $108 billion in assets under management at the end of 2022, has become the market’s latest worry.
—WSJ, 21 Aug. 2023
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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
Phrases Containing seller
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“Seller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seller. Accessed 24 Sep. 2023.
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