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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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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

The 61-year-old usually buys a bag of Honduran whole beans at discounter Aldi, but it was closed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 3, 2025

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

For what, if the discounter saw to it that his man went to sea, was worth three pounds when the ship had cleared the Channel!

From The Brassbounder A Tale of the Sea by Bone, David W.

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