seller
/ˈsɛlə(r)/
person or entity that sells goods or services
The seller offered a discount on the used car.
A person selling a car provides a price reduction.
general
A person or entity that sells goods or services to customers.
The seller provided a warranty for the electronics.
The person selling the electronics guaranteed their quality.
The term can refer to individuals, businesses, or online marketplaces.
Collocations
top sellera product or item that sells the mostprivate selleran individual selling personal itemsonline sellera person or business selling goods via the internet
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Seller' is often used in business, real estate, and e-commerce contexts.
Gold Rule
Legal Context
In legal documents, 'seller' may have specific obligations and liabilities.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'sellere', from Old English 'sellere', meaning 'one who sells'.
Usage Notes
In business contexts, 'seller' can refer to a company or individual involved in transactions. In real estate, it specifically refers to the party selling a property.
Word Breakdown
sell
to transfer goods or services for money
root-er
one who performs the action
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