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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The dynamic shifts from seller-buyer to helper-helped. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026 The collaboration introduces a product that allows sellers to offer golfers a way to plan, customize and book complete golf trips directly on their own platforms. Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 23 Jan. 2026 Here's a list the top sellers at the world's biggest car auction and how the Mecum 2026 Kissimmee docket took a chain saw to the record books. New Atlas, 23 Jan. 2026 Sometimes linen gets a bad reputation for its rough texture, but this best seller has been gentle against my skin and only gotten softer with more routine wear and care. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 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 28 Jan. 2026.

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