sales

[seylz]

noun

1. plural of sale.

adjective

1. of, relating to, or engaged in sales.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of sales¹

First recorded in 1820–30, for the adjective

Example Sentences

The title's never quite managed to match its most famous rival in terms of sales or players, but there are signs the new installment could close the gap.

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Gen. Rob Bonta, who said they are “an important step in shutting down deceptive sales tactics of these puppy brokers.”

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The companies share in each other’s revenues, which include sales to each other.

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The burger chain’s stock has lost roughly half of its value over the past year, during which time the company has cut guidance twice, citing weak sales trends and shifting consumer behavior.

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The idea is to boost sales, but the new prices, for cars with fewer features, are only a few thousand dollars away from those for some of Tesla’s existing “Premium” versions.

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