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wholesaler

Wholesaler (noun) means a business that buys goods in bulk from manufacturers and resells them to retailers. Example: “The corner shop buys its stock from a local wholesaler.”

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A business that buys goods in bulk from manufacturers and resells them to retailers.
"The corner shop buys its stock from a local wholesaler."

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In plain EnglishA company that sells goods in bulk to shops, rather than directly to the public.

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wholesalers plural

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Etymology

From wholesale + -er.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “wholesaler” mean?

The word “wholesaler” means a business that buys goods in bulk from manufacturers and resells them to retailers. In plain terms, a company that sells goods in bulk to shops, rather than directly to the public.

How do you use “wholesaler” in a sentence?

Here is “wholesaler” used in a sentence: “The corner shop buys its stock from a local wholesaler.”

What part of speech is “wholesaler”?

“Wholesaler” is a noun.

What is the meaning of wholesaler?

"wholesaler" (noun) means a business that buys goods in bulk from manufacturers and resells them to retailers.

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