noun
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a person who sells
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an article to be sold
this item is always a good seller
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short for selling race
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Etymology
Origin of seller
Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200; see origin at sell 1, -er 1
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At the fair, paprika seller Agnes Toth recalled picking up peppers as a child, taking part in the family business.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
Gorman’s former pad isn’t the only Boston penthouse on the market with a notable seller.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
He worked in retail in Australia, then with Walmart in China and as head of its U.S. business, the largest seller of groceries in the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
The final version excludes resale marketplaces from the definition of a speculative ticket seller.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
A meal here, gas there—the one real contact was the buying of the car, and the seller needing a buyer would naturally be friendly under those circumstances.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
Real-estate coverage: This city saw 1 in 3 home sellers slash their asking price in September to attract reluctant buyers.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
He said that the best areas of the market during such a drawdown will be traditional defensive plays like food producers and sellers, pharmaceuticals and tobacco.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
With rates now at their highest point since 2023, buyers are likely to stay planted on the sidelines, while sellers may take their homes off the market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Retailers, including Dick’s, have flagged high inventory levels, which have prompted sellers to increase promotions to try to offload the excess shoes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
“My father does some trading—much of it illegal, Fm sure— and you’d be surprised who shows up here from time to time. I’ve met French beaver trappers, English gun sellers, and Dutchmen who sell indentures.”
From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper
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