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seller

/หˆsษ›l.ษ™r/beginner Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

A person or entity that offers goods or services for sale in exchange for money or other consideration.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œThe seller provided a detailed receipt for the antique furniture.โ€
  • โ€œOnline platforms connect the individual seller directly with the buyer.โ€
2.noun

A product or item considered in terms of its ability to be sold, often used in the context of sales volume.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œThe new mystery novel became a surprise best-seller within its first week.โ€
  • โ€œThis particular model is a steady seller in the electronics department.โ€
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Old English 'sellan' (to give, yield, or sell), which stems from the Proto-Germanic '*saljanan'. Originally, the word carried a broader sense of 'giving' or 'handing over' before narrowing to the commercial act of exchanging goods for money.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

A 'seller' is someone who 'sells'โ€”just add '-er' to the verb to identify the person doing the action.

Frequently Asked Questions About โ€œsellerโ€

1. What is the meaning of โ€œsellerโ€ in English?

In English, seller (noun) is defined as: โ€œA person or entity that offers goods or services for sale in exchange for money or other consideration.โ€.

2. How do you use โ€œsellerโ€ in a sentence?

โ€œThe seller provided a detailed receipt for the antique furniture.โ€

3. What are English synonyms of โ€œsellerโ€?

Common synonyms include:vendor,merchant,retailer,trader,purveyor

4. What is the etymology and word origin of โ€œsellerโ€?

Derived from the Old English 'sellan' (to give, yield, or sell), which stems from the Proto-Germanic '*saljanan'. Originally, the word carried a broader sense of 'giving' or 'handing over' before narrowing to the commercial act of exchanging goods for money.