Retail — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun adjective adverb /ˈrē-ˌtāl/ re·tail

Meaning & Definition of Retail

Retail (verb)

  1. to sell in small quantities directly to the ultimate consumer
  2. tell, retell
  3. to sell at retail

Retail (noun)

  1. the sale of commodities or goods in small quantities to ultimate consumers; also, the industry of such selling

Retail (adjective)

  1. of, relating to, or engaged in the sale of commodities at retail

Retail (adverb)

  1. in small quantities, from a retailer

Retail (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to offer for sale to the public

    "the textile manufacturer doesn't retail its fabrics to consumers, offering them only to wholesalers and garment makers"

    similar: deal (in), market, merchandise, put up, sell, vend
    related: presell, wholesale, remarket, resell, hawk, peddle, barter, distribute, exchange, export, handle, trade, traffic (in), advertise, ballyhoo, boost, plug, promote, tout, bargain, chaffer, dicker, haggle, horse-trade, palter, auction, provide, supply, carry, keep, stock
    opposite: buy, purchase

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Retail

The most common words with a similar meaning to Retail:

deal (in), market, merchandise, put up, sell, vend

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Retail

Words with the opposite meaning of Retail:

buy, purchase

Related Words for Retail

presell, wholesale, remarket, resell, hawk, peddle, barter, distribute, exchange, export, handle, trade, traffic (in), advertise, ballyhoo, boost, plug, promote, tout, bargain, chaffer, dicker, haggle, horse-trade, palter, auction, provide, supply, carry, keep

Word Forms of Retail

Inflections: retailed, retailing, retails

Derived words: retailer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Retail

Middle English, from Anglo-French retaille cutting, deduction, retail, from retailler to cut out, from re- + tailler to cut tailor

First known use: 15th centuryt

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Retail

Words & Phrases Containing Retail

retail park, at retail, the retail price index

Frequently Asked Questions about Retail

What does "Retail" mean?

"Retail" means to sell in small quantities directly to the ultimate consumer. As an a verb, a noun, an adjective and an adverb, it is defined as: to sell in small quantities directly to the ultimate consumer.

What is another word for "Retail"?

Other words for "Retail" include deal (in), market, merchandise, put up, sell and vend. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Retail" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Retail"?

There are 37 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Retail". Common alternatives include deal (in), market, merchandise, put up, sell and vend.

What is the opposite of "Retail"?

Antonyms of "Retail" include buy and purchase.

How do you use "Retail" in a sentence?

Examples of "Retail" in a sentence: "the textile manufacturer doesn't retail its fabrics to consumers, offering them only to wholesalers and garment makers".

Is "Retail" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Retail" can be used as a verb, a noun, an adjective and an adverb, depending on the context.

Is "Retail" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Retail" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Retail"?

"Retail" is pronounced /ˈrē-ˌtāl/ and divided into syllables as re·tail.