Retail Business Terms

noun a person who supplies or sells provisions, especially ships' stores

• The chandler supplied the ship with all the necessary provisions for the long voyage.
• I heard the chandler down at the docks is having a big sale on candles.
• Let's hit up the chandler's shop and see if they have any cool stuff for sale.
• As a chandler of ideas, he always had a unique perspective on problem-solving.

noun a place where cigars are sold

• I stopped by the cigar store to pick up a few Cuban cigars for my father's birthday.
• Hey, let's swing by the cigar store and grab some stogies for the poker game tonight.
• I heard there's a new cigar store in town that sells some killer smokes.
• The old library was transformed into a cigar store, breathing new life into the neighborhood.

noun clothing items or articles of clothing

• The tailor specializes in creating custom garments for his clients.
• I love shopping for new garments to add to my wardrobe.
• Check out these sick garments I just copped at the thrift store.
• The artist used colorful language to paint vivid pictures with his words, like garments for the mind.

noun a gift or token given for good luck or as an expression of good wishes, especially at the beginning of a new year or enterprise

• The company gave a handsel to all its employees during the holiday season.
• I received a handsel from my boss for a job well done.
• I'm hoping for a handsel from my parents for my birthday.
• The unexpected promotion was a handsel that brightened up her day.

verb to turn or toss with a sudden quick movement

adjective used as an intensifier to express strong feeling or emphasis

• The chef demonstrated the proper flipping technique for the omelette.
• I can't believe you're flipping out over such a small issue.
• She's always flipping her hair and checking her phone.
• After flipping through the pages of the book, she finally found the answer.