Synonyms

selling

American

[sel-ing] / ˈsɛl ɪŋ /

adjective

of or relating to a sale or sales: 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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“Walkability is the biggest selling tool right now,”she said in November.

From MarketWatch

In that case, should we consider selling it now and using the proceeds to fund our living expenses from ages 60 to 65?

From MarketWatch

Full-fat products in particular are selling, and are backed by the new dietary guidelines.

From The Wall Street Journal

Musk wrote in a post on X that Tesla would stop selling the system after Feb. 14, making it only available through a monthly subscription.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Saks Global has brands selling the same product within several hundred feet of one another.”

From MarketWatch

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