seller

noun

sell·​er ˈse-lər How to pronounce seller (audio)
Synonyms of sellernext
1
: one that offers for sale
2
: a marketed product that sells well, to a specified extent, or in a specified manner
a million-copy seller
a poor seller

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The seller said that the car was in excellent condition. We're the number one seller of appliances in the country. That book is our top seller.
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The issue was liquidity, ownership, and what happens when a stock initially priced on scarcity meets a larger pool of potential sellers. — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 The seller was represented in the transaction by the brokerage Gridline Properties. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 9 Aug. 2026 With more than 10,000 purchased in the last month alone, these waterproof and dustproof bags are currently in the first spot on Amazon’s list of best sellers for shoe bags. — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026 Avoid social-media sellers offering screenshots or PDF tickets; use an official mobile transfer through the team’s ticket app instead. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seller

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of seller was in the 13th century

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“Seller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seller. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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