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sales

American  
[seylz] / seɪlz /

noun

  1. plural of sale.

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or engaged in sales.

    sales records for the month of January; a sales department.

Etymology

Origin of sales

First recorded in 1820–30, for the adjective

Example Sentences

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Fourth-quarter sales fell after buyers rushed to beat the September expiration of the $7,500 federal EV purchase tax credit.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The loss of the credit has hit those sales harder than other parts of the business.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

On Wednesday, the Census Bureau released its February retail sales report, which saw sales rise at their fastest clip in eight months.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Tesla was updating its Model Y in 2025, one reason for weak sales early in the year.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

"You always need change, especially in the beginning. You'll lose sales if you can't make change."

From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies

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