Retail Vocabulary

verb to request or seek something

preposition used to indicate a request or demand for something

• When you need assistance, it is appropriate to ask for help from your colleagues.
• If you're not sure about something, just ask for clarification.
• Don't be afraid to ask for a hand if you're struggling with the project.
• Sometimes you have to ask for forgiveness rather than permission in order to get things done.

noun A place where books are sold or bought

• I visited the bookstore to purchase a new novel for my book club.
• I love hanging out at the bookstore, browsing through all the different genres.
• Let's hit up the bookstore and see if they have any good deals on books.
• The bookstore is a treasure trove of knowledge waiting to be explored.

noun clothing or garments in general

verb to dress or cover with clothing

• It is important to clothe yourself appropriately for the interview.
• Don't forget to clothe yourself nicely for the party tonight.
• I need to clothe myself in some swag attire for the concert.
• Music has the power to clothe our emotions in a blanket of comfort.

noun items worn to cover the body

verb N/A

adjective N/A

adverb N/A

pronoun N/A

preposition N/A

conjunction N/A

interjection N/A

article N/A

• She carefully selected her clothes for the important business meeting.
• I need to go shopping for some new clothes for the party this weekend.
• I love your new threads, where did you get those clothes?
• His words were like a cloak of lies, hiding the truth beneath the fabric of his clothes.

verb to distribute or provide something, especially for medical purposes

• The pharmacist will dispense the prescribed medication to the patient.
• Can you dispense some advice on how to fix a leaky faucet?
• I'll dispense with the formalities and get straight to the point.
• The teacher's job is to dispense knowledge to eager students.

noun a piece of clothing

• The tailor carefully crafted each garment to fit the client perfectly.
• I love shopping for new garments to add to my wardrobe.
• Check out this cool garment I found at the thrift store.
• His words were like a protective garment, shielding her from the harsh reality.

noun a period of intense bargaining or wrangling over the price of something

verb to dispute or bargain persistently, especially over the cost of something

• The customer tried to haggle with the vendor over the price of the antique vase.
• I always try to haggle at the flea market to get a better deal.
• Let's see if we can haggle the price down on this used car.
• Sometimes you have to haggle with yourself to make a decision.

noun an amount by which something is won or falls short

verb to provide with an edge or border

• The company's profit margin has been steadily increasing over the past year.
• We need to cut costs in order to improve our profit margin.
• I barely passed the exam, I was on the margin of failing.
• She walked along the margin of the river, lost in thought.

noun a person who designs, makes, or sells hats for women

• The milliner created a beautiful custom hat for the royal wedding.
• I heard the milliner down the street is having a big sale on hats.
• That milliner is the go-to for all the trendy headpieces.
• As a milliner of words, she crafted poetry that touched the soul.

adjective able to be bought or acquired

• The new software update includes additional purchasable features.
• You can find some cool purchasable items in the online store.
• I heard there's a bunch of dope purchasable stuff at that store.
• Knowledge is the most valuable and purchasable asset in today's world.

verb to fund or finance again; to provide money for something again

• The customer was pleased to be refound for the defective product.
• I finally got refound for that overpriced item I bought.
• I was so happy when I got refound for that rip-off!
• Her lost confidence was refound through therapy and self-discovery.

noun a small amount of money in the form of coins or low-denomination bills

• The company made a small change to their pricing strategy.
• I just made a small change to the recipe for dinner tonight.
• Let's make a small change and see if it improves the situation.
• Sometimes a small change can make a big difference in how things turn out.

noun a key on a keyboard that moves the cursor a predetermined number of spaces

verb to label or designate with a tab

• Please make sure to click on the correct tab to access the desired information.
• Just switch to the next tab to see more options.
• I'll just open a new tab to look that up real quick.
• She always keeps her emotions hidden behind a carefully constructed tab of indifference.

noun a large bag or container used for carrying items

verb to calculate or total up a sum of numbers or items

• Please remember to tote up all the expenses before submitting your reimbursement request.
• Don't forget to tote up how much we spent on groceries this month.
• I'll tote up how much cash I have left after this shopping spree.
• She began to tote up all the reasons why she should quit her job.

noun a commercial transaction involving the buying and selling of goods or services

verb to exchange something for something else, typically of the same value

preposition used to indicate the action of exchanging something for something else

• Many companies offer a trade-in program for old electronics when you purchase a new one.
• You can trade in your old phone for a discount on a new one.
• I'm thinking of trading in my car for a newer model.
• Sometimes it's necessary to trade in old habits for new ones in order to grow.

noun a person who is unattractive or unpleasant in appearance

adjective describing the customer as unattractive or unpleasant in appearance

• The manager had to deal with an ugly customer who was causing a scene in the store.
• I overheard the cashier complaining about an ugly customer who was being rude.
• That ugly customer was a real pain in the neck for the staff to handle.
• Dealing with difficult customers can feel like facing an ugly customer at every turn.

noun a person or company that sells goods or services

verb not applicable

adjective not applicable

adverb not applicable

pronoun not applicable

preposition not applicable

conjunction not applicable

interjection not applicable

article not applicable

• The vendor provided a detailed breakdown of their products and services.
• I always buy my fruits from the same vendor at the farmer's market.
• The street vendors always have the best snacks for cheap.
• The vendor of hope offered a solution to their problems.

noun a slang term used to represent the sound of money, especially when one is making or winning money

• The sound of the cash register going 'ka-ching' indicated a successful sale.
• I heard 'ka-ching' every time someone bought one of my handmade crafts.
• Every time I win at poker, I can hear the 'ka-ching' in my head.
• The idea of investing in real estate always brings the sound of 'ka-ching' to mind.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'Saturday job' is a noun phrase consisting of two nouns.

• She decided to take on a Saturday job to earn some extra money during the weekends.
• I'm thinking of picking up a Saturday job at the local cafe.
• I snagged a sweet Saturday job at the bookstore down the street.
• Working on his novel was like a Saturday job for him - something he did in his spare time for enjoyment.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating the manner, place, time, or degree of an action

• The organization's financial records were all over the shop, making it difficult to track expenses.
• Her notes were all over the shop, I couldn't make sense of them.
• His dance moves were all over the shop, but it was entertaining to watch.
• The team's strategy was all over the shop, they lacked a clear direction.