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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Kendra Scott’s Elisa Pendant Necklace is a number one best-seller for a reason. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 23 May 2026 In its December 2025 decision, the appellate court cited a 2024 gun industry-friendly state law that stripped away municipalities’ right to sue firearms or ammunition manufacturers, trade associations, sellers or dealers. Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026 In the simplest terms, a seller’s market emerges when there are more buyers than homes for sale, giving homeowners the upper hand and forcing buyers to compete for limited inventory. Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 22 May 2026 See below for the top sellers, as well as products the StyleCaster team has vetted. Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 22 May 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 29 May. 2026.

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