Synonyms for

Seller

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

Definition

A person or company that sells goods or services.

Synonyms & similar words

marketer vendor trafficker vender vendor merchant trader retailer dealer salesperson hawker peddler shopkeeper businessperson entrepreneur marketer salesman saleswoman agent distributor middleman wholesaler supplier provider

Synonyms by register

Formal

vendor merchant dealer supplier

Informal

hawker peddler shopkeeper booth operator

Literary

purveyor trafficker

Antonyms

buyer purchaser customer client consumer recipient

Common collocations

  • online seller
  • authorized seller
  • independent seller
  • sole seller
  • seller beware
  • seller agrees
  • seller accepts

Word family

noun seller
verb sell
adjective sellable

Usage note

While 'seller' is a general term, 'vendor' is often used in more formal or business contexts. 'Buyer' is the most common antonym.

Example sentences

  1. The seller at the farmers market had the freshest produce.
  2. My mom is a seller on Etsy and sells handmade soap.
  3. I purchased a new car from a seller on Craigslist.
  4. The toy store owner was a great seller and knew how to make the kids happy.
  5. The online seller shipped my order quickly and it arrived in perfect condition.

Quotes

  • The greatest salesman in the world is someone with something to sell who knows how to make people buy it. - Og Mandino
  • The art of selling is the art of closing the deal. - Brian Tracy
  • The only thing worse than a salesman is an aggressive salesman. - David Mamet

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