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outsell

American

[out-sel] / ˌaʊtˈsɛl /

verb (used with object)

outsold, outselling

to exceed in volume of sales; sell more than.

He outsells all our other salespeople.
to exceed in value or number of sales.

a soap that outsells all other brands.
Archaic. to obtain a higher price than.

outsell British

/ ˌaʊtˈsɛl /

verb

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

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Etymology

Origin of outsell

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

Example Sentences

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The company last year started selling baby food pouches with probiotics, which now outsell those marketed for immune support and brain support.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Soon her drinks started to outsell her preserves and the company grew to 19 employees - all women.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2024

Affiliated South Korean automakers Hyundai, with sales up 15.5%, and Kia, up 21.8%, combined to outsell Stellantis, which saw a 9.1% sales decline.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 3, 2023

Keep warm: Heat pumps now outsell gas furnaces.

From New York Times • Feb. 25, 2023

I see her yet; her pretty action did outsell her gift, and yet enriched it, too.

From Tales from Shakespeare by Lamb, Mary

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