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

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

buy
purchase

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of retail Specifically, the new royal baby wore the brand’s Pointelle Sleepsuit, which retails for just under $75. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026 Set to retail at US$1,498, it can be had for $799, inclusive of the transport case. — New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026 The scent, which retails for $55, is described as a floral musk with hints of peach, jasmine and pink peony. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 29 July 2026 Drone charge Although still in development, the device will eventually retail for $1,100 upfront or via a $50 monthly subscription. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for retail

Recent Examples of Synonyms for retail

Verb

The new, 115,000 square-foot store is expected to employ around 450 people and will sell a variety of food, including produce, baked goods, deli products and will offer a selection of wine and beer.

— Mike Darnay, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
The Dania Beach headquarters campus that once served as the nerve center of now-defunct Spirit Airlines has been sold to a Boston hedge fund that served as the stalking horse bidder in a bankruptcy court auction.

— David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026