wholesaler
noun
a business that sells products primarily to manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and other client companies rather than to end-use consumers, usually for less than the retail price.
wholesalers
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pluralof wholesaler.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Two wholesalers interviewed by AFP on condition of anonymity said they are still sourcing from Iran, notably via Omani ports.
From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026
Many MAGA-centered merchandise retailers and their suppliers are seeing sales dwindle, according to interviews with wholesalers, sales representatives, business owners and employees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
The government has capped stocks held by traders and wholesalers at 400 tonnes for three months to curb hoarding.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
The flat result for wholesalers was stronger than the data agency’s advance estimate for a 0.7% slide in sales following upwardly revised growth of 1.4% in April.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
On one occasion, Borgenicht realized that his only chance to undercut bigger firms was to convince the wholesalers to sell cloth to him directly, eliminating the middleman.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
