Retailer

Pronunciation: /ˈriˌteɪlər/

Definitions of retailer

noun a merchant or store that sells items to consumers

Example Sentences

A1 The retailer sells clothes and shoes.

A2 I bought this book from a local retailer.

B1 The retailer offers a wide variety of products to choose from.

B2 The retailer has a good reputation for quality and customer service.

C1 As a retailer, they constantly analyze market trends to stay competitive.

C2 The retailer's online platform has revolutionized the way people shop for electronics.

Examples of retailer in a Sentence

formal The retailer offers a wide range of high-quality products to its customers.

informal I always find the best deals at that retailer down the street.

slang I scored some sick kicks at the retailer in the mall.

figurative As a retailer of hope, she always had a positive outlook on life.

Grammatical Forms of retailer

• past tense: retailed
• plural: retailers
• comparative: more retailer
• superlative: most retailer
• present tense: retails
• future tense: will retail
• perfect tense: have retailed
• continuous tense: is retailing
• singular: retailer
• positive degree: retailer
• infinitive: to retail
• gerund: retailing
• participle: retailing

Origin and Evolution of retailer

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'retailer' originated from the Old French word 'retaillier' which means to cut off, divide, or apportion.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of dividing or apportioning goods, the term 'retailer' evolved to specifically refer to a person or business that sells goods to the public in small quantities. Over time, the word has come to encompass various types of retail establishments and online retailers as well.