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
Even if you see that one seller marked up their ticket price considerably, don’t assume they are going to be able to sell it.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026
Driscoll's, a California headquartered fruit seller with a big operation in the UK, also confirmed to BBC News that some of its independent fruit growers in the UK have used FruitCast's technology.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
The seller teaches us Turkish as he hands over the food, wrapped in greaseproof paper.
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
Real-estate coverage: This city saw 1 in 3 home sellers slash their asking price in September to attract reluctant buyers.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
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
A mixed bag of earnings came from sellers of consumer staples.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
But as inventory levels rise, sellers now face a harsh reality.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
“My father does some trading—much of it illegal, Fm sure— and you’d be surprised who shows up here from time to time. I’ve met French beaver trappers, English gun sellers, and Dutchmen who sell indentures.”
From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper
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