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retail

The correct spelling is retail.

How to pronounce retail

/ˈɹiˌteɪl/
noun

IPA: /ˈɹiˌteɪl/

Say it like: Ret-ayl

The correct spelling is retail. The sale of goods directly to the consumer, encompassing the storefronts, mail-order, websites, etc., and the corporate mechanisms, branding, advertising, etc. that support them. For example: "She works in retail."

Usage Examples

She works in retail.

I never pay retail for clothes.

We've shut shown our reseller unit. We're only selling retail now.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The sale of goods directly to the consumer, encompassing the storefronts, mail-order, websites, etc., and the corporate mechanisms, branding, advertising, etc. that support them.
  2. 2.Retail price; full price; an abbreviated expression, meaning the full suggested price of a particular good or service, before any sale, discount, or other deal.

verb

  1. 1.To sell at retail, or in small quantities directly to customers.
  2. 2.To sell secondhand, or in broken parts.
  3. 3.To repeat or circulate (news or rumours) to others.

adjective

  1. 1.Of or relating to the (actual or figurative) sale of goods or services directly to individuals.

adverb

  1. 1.Direct to consumers, in retail quantities, or at retail prices.

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