Meaning of the word retail in English

What does retail mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

retail

US /ˈriː.teɪl/
UK /ˈriː.teɪl/
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Noun

1.

the sale of goods to the public in relatively small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale.

Example:
The company is expanding its retail operations.
Many small businesses rely on local retail customers.

Verb

1.

sell (goods) to the public.

Example:
The store primarily retails clothing and accessories.
They plan to retail their new product online.

Adjective

1.

relating to the sale of goods to the public.

Example:
The retail price of the item is $25.
She works in the retail sector.
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