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
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of seller
Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200; see origin at sell 1, -er 1
Example Sentences
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“The seller is usually the one who makes the money. The buyer is usually the one who spends the money. Look at it that way.”
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
The “Swag” singer reportedly became the highest-paid headliner in Coachella history last month, and its most lucrative merch seller.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026
The BBC has not had a response from the Facebook seller, but traveller rights campaigner Sherrie Smith said they were "trying to be as accommodating and friendly" as they could.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
Third-party seller services accounted for about 24% of the company’s total revenue last year with $172 billion in net sales.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
The carp seller was explaining the ruckus to a sergeant while the oyster seller reloaded his cart.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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