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retail

/ˈɹiˌteɪl/

noun

Meaning

  • The sale of goods directly to the consumer, encompassing the storefronts, mail-order, websites, etc., and the corporate mechanisms, branding, advertising, etc. that support them.

    "She works in retail."

  • Retail price; full price; an abbreviated expression, meaning the full suggested price of a particular good or service, before any sale, discount, or other deal.

    "I never pay retail for clothes."

verb

Meaning

  • To sell at retail, or in small quantities directly to customers.

  • To sell secondhand, or in broken parts.

  • To repeat or circulate (news or rumours) to others.

adjective

Meaning

  • Of or relating to the (actual or figurative) sale of goods or services directly to individuals.

adverb

Meaning

  • Direct to consumers, in retail quantities, or at retail prices.

    "We've shut shown our reseller unit. We're only selling retail now."