wholesaler
|whole-sal-er|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈhoʊlˌseɪlər/
🇬🇧
/ˈhəʊlˌseɪlə/
bulk seller
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wholesaler' originates from the combination of 'whole' and 'sale', where 'whole' meant 'entire' and 'sale' meant 'the act of selling'.
Historical Evolution
'wholesaler' evolved from the Middle English word 'wholesale', which combined 'whole' and 'sale' to describe selling in large quantities.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'selling in large quantities', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or company that sells goods in large quantities at low prices, typically to retailers.
The wholesaler provided the store with a bulk order of goods.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35