Wholesale
/ˈhoʊlseɪl/
Definitions
- (adj.) Relating to the sale of goods in large quantities, typically for resale by a retailer.
The wholesale price is lower than the retail price.
- (adv.) By or to a wholesaler or in large quantities.
The products were sold wholesale to various distributors.
- (n.) The practice or business of selling goods in large quantities to be retailed by others.
He works in wholesale, supplying stores across the region.
Forms
- wholesales
- wholesaled
- wholesaling
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'wholesale' often appears in contracts and commercial law delineating sale volume, pricing, and distribution rights.
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