noun
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a person who sells
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an article to be sold
this item is always a good seller
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short for selling race
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Etymology
Origin of seller
Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200; see origin at sell 1, -er 1
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The deal will include the U.S. rights to FAPI-74, a tracer that is in late-stage clinical trials for detecting cancers that GE HealthCare thinks can be a big seller if it is cleared by regulators.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
At the fair, paprika seller Agnes Toth recalled picking up peppers as a child, taking part in the family business.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
Gorman’s former pad isn’t the only Boston penthouse on the market with a notable seller.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
The final version excludes resale marketplaces from the definition of a speculative ticket seller.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
They passed a magician with a bald head, a street fiddler, and an umbrella seller, his wares opened around his feet like black silken mushrooms.
From "The Whipping Boy" by Sid Fleischman
It comes into effect from April 2027, giving sellers a six month window to sell old stock at the pre-duty price.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
While some med spas, telehealth companies and alternative doctors have been supplying unapproved peptides to patients, many Americans order directly from online sellers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
He said that the best areas of the market during such a drawdown will be traditional defensive plays like food producers and sellers, pharmaceuticals and tobacco.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
A number of other sellers also had memorabilia up for sale at the auction, including a rare original concert ticket for The Rain, the Manchester band which later became Oasis.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
Genie’s head was still on the swivel, scouting the scene for model sellers, when Grandma touched his shoulder.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
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