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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Nordic Fair Isle prints and anything with sheep, stripes, or funky patterns are fantastic sellers. — Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026 Free markets depend on buyers and sellers being able to find one another and competitors having a fair opportunity to compete. — Tomas J. Philipson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 Leisure shoppers and a Hoka best-seller, the Bondi 9 is a plush, bouncy shoe that feels like walking on pillows. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2026 Diagnostics revealed that sellers spent too much time working low-probability leads. — Harvard Business Review, 4 Sep. 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 7 Sep. 2026.

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