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
Example Sentences
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"Without knowing who is selling these bones, it is impossible to know how the seller came across them," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
You arrive, look the thing over, act a little indifferent, maybe negotiate, then hand over cash or Venmo the seller and leave.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
The seller, from Western Colorado, was happy to oblige my “provenance” question, as if I were inquiring about an antique Cartier watch.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Earlier this year, however, companies from Levi Strauss to spice seller McCormick said they would pass on tariff costs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
A ballad seller was working his way through the crowd, crying out his wares.
From "The Whipping Boy" by Sid Fleischman
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