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retail

[ree-teyl, ri-teyl]

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noun

the sale of goods to ultimate consumers, usually in small quantities (wholesale ).

adjective

pertaining to, connected with, or engaged in sale at retail.
the retail price.

adverb

in a retail quantity or at a retail price.

verb (used with object)

to sell at retail; sell directly to the consumer.
to relate or repeat in detail to others.
to retail scandal.

verb (used without object)

to be sold at retail.
It retails at 50 cents.

retail

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noun

the sale of goods individually or in small quantities to consumers Compare wholesale

adjective

of, relating to, or engaged in such selling
retail prices

adverb

in small amounts or at a retail price

verb

to sell or be sold in small quantities to consumers
(tr) to relate (gossip, scandal, etc) in detail, esp persistently

retail

A term describing businesses that sell goods directly to individuals. (Compare wholesale.)

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Other Word Forms

retailer noun
nonretail adjective
nonretailer noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of retail¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; (for the noun) late Middle English, from Anglo-French: “a cut,” derivative of retailler “to cut,” from re- re- + tailler “to cut” ( tail ² ); (for the verb) Middle English retailen, from Old French retailler

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Word History and Origins

Origin of retail¹

C14: from Old French retaillier to cut off, from _re- + taillier to cut; see _tailor

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Held on Sunday, June 15, Father’s Day 2025 will likely mark a milestone for both heartfelt celebrations and retail success.

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The company took the decision to close its retail shop at its St Sampson headquarters on Saturday, as the protest was due to begin outside it.

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The usually bustling and vibrant Fashion District sprawls across more than 100 blocks in the downtown L.A. area, with more than 4,000 independently owned and operated retail and wholesale businesses.

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"They might have had a Woolworths, a bank and a charity shop," says Jonathan de Mello, a retail analyst and the founder of JDM Retail.

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The raids have targeted Home Depots, churches, farms, retail centers and other locations.

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�� does retail mean?

Retail is the sale of goods to the person who will actually use the goods. It is often used to describe the consumer goods industry, as in Jade worked in retail over the summer break to earn money for school.Retail is also used to describe something related to sales at retail, as in While the wholesale price is low, the retail price is much higher because the store’s rent is also very high.To retail is to sell directly to the consumer or to be sold at retail.Example: The retail store down the road has a sale on all sorts of good stuff today.

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