Synonyms for

Retail

Verb / ˈri:ˌteɪl / Another word for retail — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the sale of goods in small quantities directly to consumers

Synonyms & similar words

wholesale merchandising sales trade wholesale commerce marketing vending transaction exchange business selling peddling trading distributing retailing dealing merchandise dealings traffic

Synonyms by register

Formal

vending merchandising selling distribution

Informal

selling stuff hawking peddling shopkeeping

Literary

bartering trafficking

Antonyms

wholesale bulk manufacture produce supply originate

Common collocations

  • retail price
  • retail sector
  • retail sales
  • retail therapy
  • retail business
  • retail store
  • retail market
  • retail trade

Word family

noun retail
verb retail
adjective retail
adverb retail

Usage note

Primarily used to describe the sale of goods in small quantities directly to consumers. As a verb, it means to sell in this manner.

Example sentences

  1. Retail stores are open to the general public.
  2. I prefer to buy my groceries from the retail store.
  3. The retail industry is expected to grow in the coming years.
  4. The retail price of the shirt was too expensive for me.
  5. She works in a retail store as a cashier.

Quotes

  • The retail business is always changing and the only way to stay ahead is to keep evolving. - John Gerzema
  • Retail is detail. - Lee Scott
  • Retailing is a game of pennies. - Michael Bergdahl

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