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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“The story is not about selling the property,” she said in the interview.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

The retailer is targeting a reduction of selling, general, and administrative expenses of $200 million by the end of the fiscal year, up from a prior goal of $150 million.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Analyst Tom Wallington highlights the potential earnings boost for Woodside from a long-term gas sale and purchase contract with Perdaman, where a component of the selling price is linked to the price of urea.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Don’t miss: ‘The selling agent is long dead’: My $250,000 term life-insurance policy costs $2,000 a month.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

All around are stores selling gold filigree jewelry and embroidered cloths in buildings where Jewish artisans must have labored centuries ago.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar

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