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resale

American

[ree-seyl, ree-seyl] / ˈriˌseɪl, riˈseɪl /

noun

the act of selling a second time.
the act of selling something secondhand.

adjective

used; secondhand.

a rack of resale clothing.

resale British

/ riːˈseɪl, ˈriːˌseɪl /

noun

the selling again of something purchased

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Other Word Forms

resalable

adjective

Etymology

Origin of resale

First recorded in 1615–25; re- + sale

Example Sentences

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The cheapest resale tickets for group-stage matches stood at around $550, on average, according to the site.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

StubHub surged 14% after the online ticket resale marketplace swung to a first-quarter profit.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The plans would also cap the service fees charged by resale platforms, and allow regulators to impose fines of up to 10% of global turnover on firms breaking the new laws.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

They’re advancing two bills targeting the resale market.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

She was surprised Lita had such a thing, but Lita said she got it for cheap at a resale shop.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart

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