upsell

[ uhp-sel ]

/ ˈʌpˌsɛl /

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verb (used with or without object) up·sold, up·sell·ing.

to try to persuade (a customer) to buy more, or to buy something more expensive:I don’t like aggressive salesmen trying to upsell me or tack on expensive warranties.

to sell (something) in this way:Want to upsell merchandise or VIP experiences on your website? No problem.

noun

an act or instance of making such an attempt (often used attributively):Unlike other software companies, we don't have complex pricing tiers or upsells.If one of your other products would solve a customer's problem, it's a great opportunity to send an upsell email.

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Origin of upsell

First recorded in 1975–80; up- + sell¹

Words nearby upsell

UPS, upsa-daisy, Upsala, ups and downs, upscale, upsell, upset, upset price, upset the applecart, upsetting, upsetting lever

How to use upsell in a sentence

They're always trying to upsell you on that jumbo popcorn bucket at the movies.
‘Catching Fire’ Review: Bigger, More Polished, and Just Another Popcorn Flick|Kevin Fallon|November 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for upsell

up-sell

verb

to attempt to sell a customer (additional or more expensive goods or services)

Derived forms of up-sell

up-selling, noun

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