Synonyms

selling

American

[sel-ing] / ˈsɛl ɪŋ /

adjective

of or relating to a sale or sales.

the selling price of oranges.
engaged in selling.

two selling offices in New York.
readily saleable; in strong demand (often used in combination).

This is our fastest-selling model.

Other Word Forms

nonselling

adjective

Etymology

Origin of selling

First recorded in 1765–75; sell ¹ + -ing ²

Example Sentences

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You can just imagine what a selling point that is.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

So even though the so-called bond vigilantes may have taken a brief break from selling bonds, they probably haven’t gone away for good.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

But his security is shattered when Sam announces that he’s selling the bookstore to take care of his health and that Kenneth is going to have to find work elsewhere.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

"Anybody that gets a chance to be around Mikel, you can buy into what he's selling pretty easily," Kroenke said.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

They’d been selling cattle to pay my school fees, and between that and the drought, there weren’t many left.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola

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