RETAIL Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

retail

verb

ˈrē-ˌtāl

Definition of retail

as in to sell

to offer for sale to the public the textile manufacturer doesn't retail its fabrics to consumers, offering them only to wholesalers and garment makers

Synonyms & Similar Words

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

buy
purchase

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of retail For a price sense, Men’s Health ranks the Hyperice Normatec Elites, which retail at $1,099, as its best overall pick. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2026 In an Instagram video highlighting the gift-giving moment, Henry can be seen walking outside with his stepfather, Tom Kaulitz, as Klum recorded her child’s surprised reaction to his new vehicle, which retails for more than six figures. — Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2026 Activating at Paris Couture Week is bold for a brand that retails between $20-$2,000, Farmer acknowledges. — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2026 Individual bottles sold for about $3, while three- and 12-packs retailed for between $13 and $32. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for retail

Recent Examples of Synonyms for retail

Verb

White real estate agents also averaged $1,998,000 in annual sales volume, the total dollar amount of property sold by an agent, whereas Black agents averaged $474,500 in sales volume.

— Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
The Brazil international typically plays as a winger but has been deployed in a central role following the departures of Robert Lewandowski ( out of contract ) and Ferran Torres ( sold to Paris Saint-Germain ), and is thriving.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of sell

Verb

It’s created — and heavily marketed — a cute little mascot for its new AI product, something that none of the other major AI players like OpenAI and Anthropic have done.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 24 Sep. 2026
The company also has been improving its virtual reality headsets and smart glasses, partnering with celebrities such as Kylie Jenner and brands including Ray-Ban and Oakley to market them.

— Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026