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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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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

Analysts project Ford’s 2026 operating profit at almost $9 billion and GM’s at $14 billion, despite electric vehicle sales challenges.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Hybrid and EV sales might get a boost from higher oil prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Ford’s first-quarter U.S. electric vehicle sales dropped 70% from a year earlier, to 6,860 units, despite a 55% increase from the fourth quarter.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The Warden found enough sales work to afford to rent a house in Birmingham, manage the bills, and keep his family happy.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

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