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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These nursery best sellers were intended to give young readers a grounding in emerging strains of scientific thought. Kathryn Hughes, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026 The seller accepted, and later agreed to throw in another $12,000 for repairs after a home inspection revealed roof damage. Alex Veiga, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026 Political uncertainty and higher mortgage rates didn’t derail metro Denver’s housing market as buyers and sellers alike pushed forward to the closing table last month. Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026 Smith doesn’t tell the story like a seller reciting upgrades. David Caraccio april 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 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 6 Apr. 2026.

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