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outsell

American  
[out-sel] / ˌaʊtˈsɛl /

verb (used with object)

outsold, outselling
  1. to exceed in volume of sales; sell more than.

    He outsells all our other salespeople.

  2. to exceed in value or number of sales.

    a soap that outsells all other brands.

  3. Archaic. to obtain a higher price than.


outsell British  
/ ˌaʊtˈsɛl /

verb

  1. (tr) to sell or be sold in greater quantities than

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of outsell

First recorded in 1605–15; out- + sell 1

Example Sentences

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One of those brands, Onvo, has outsold the core Nio brand for the past three months, partially thanks to a new electric SUV that starts at roughly $25,300 with a battery subscription.

From MarketWatch

One of the reasons the firm may not rush to unveil new hardware is the PS5 remains ahead of its rivals, outselling Microsoft's Series X and S consoles - at least in the home console space.

From BBC

In April, it outsold Elon Musk's Tesla in Europe for the first time, according to car industry research firm Jato Dynamics.

From BBC

He hopes the Cathedral can serve as an alternative for artists who may not sell enough tickets to fill the Fox, or for artists who have outsold the smaller venues.

From Los Angeles Times

This juicy, flavorful fruit, which outsells most of its tropical counterparts, is grown in some 120 countries.

From Salon