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discounter

American  
[dis-koun-ter] / ˈdɪs kaʊn tər /

noun

  1. a person who discounts.

  2. a person who operates a discount house or business.

  3. Informal. a discount house.

  4. discount broker.

Etymology

Origin of discounter

First recorded in 1725–35; discount + -er 1

Example Sentences

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FAO Schwarz was an early victim of the rise of big-box discounters and internet shopping and its reshaping of the toy industry.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Once you brand yourself as a discounter, the consumer will realize that, and it sort of shifts the brand value perception over the long term.”

From The Wall Street Journal

At the other end of the K, discounters are winning big.

From Barron's

At the other end of the K, discounters are winning big.

From Barron's

Off-price retailers and discounters are gaining market share as teens seek value, while Amazon remains popular for e-commerce.

From Barron's

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