Synonyms

sales

American

[seylz] / seɪlz /

noun

plural of sale.

adjective

of, relating to, or engaged in sales.

sales records for the month of January; a sales department.

Etymology

Origin of sales

First recorded in 1820–30, for the adjective

Example Sentences

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What might be more interesting for investors is to look at sales growth and profit margins.

From MarketWatch

See more: These under-the-radar chip stocks could deliver rapid sales growth for the next 2 years.

From MarketWatch

Investors may have been looking for an excuse to take some profit, given that the stock has gained 20% in 2026 due to strong sales of Gilead’s core business of HIV treatments.

From Barron's

It’s an earnings miss, and sales are lower year over year.

From Barron's

Moreover, Kharasch said if Chipotle were to go the value route, it probably wouldn’t move the needle in terms of sales because that’s not how the company is perceived.

From MarketWatch

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