noun Uncommon

resale

REE-sayl

Resale (noun) means the sale of something that was previously bought, by its owner, to a new buyer. Example: “The car retained strong resale value after five years.”

noun

The sale of something that was previously bought, by its owner, to a new buyer.

"The car retained strong resale value after five years."

"Tickets were marked "no resale" to prevent scalping."

How to use resale

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSelling something you previously bought.

Common pairings

resale value resale market resale price

Word forms

resales plural

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Etymology

From re- ("again") plus sale.

Rhymes for resale

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Frequently asked questions

What does “resale” mean?

The word “resale” means the sale of something that was previously bought, by its owner, to a new buyer. In plain terms, selling something you previously bought.

How do you pronounce “resale”?

“Resale” is pronounced REE-sayl (/ˈriˌseɪl/ in IPA).

How do you use “resale” in a sentence?

Here is “resale” used in a sentence: “The car retained strong resale value after five years.”

What part of speech is “resale”?

“Resale” is a noun.

Is “resale” a common word?

“Resale” is an uncommon word in modern English.