discounter
Americannoun
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a person who discounts.
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a person who operates a discount house or business.
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Informal. a discount house.
Etymology
Origin of discounter
Example Sentences
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Norwegian discounter Norse Atlantic this week suspended its summer service from Los Angeles to London, Paris and Rome, and Lufthansa said it is shutting down its CityLine subsidiary.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Analysts have been saying for a while now that the discounter is in the position to reap the rewards of AI.
From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026
On Monday, Aldi revealed a 16% increase in sales in 2023 and bumper profits, though the discounter has recently lost ground as its competitors fight back.
From BBC • Sep. 9, 2024
The plan marks a big change for the discounter.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2024
Out of temper, Mathews sent for the discounter, and he appeared with alacrity.
From Curiosities of Impecuniosity by Somerville, H. G.
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