at retail

phrase

1
: at a retailer's price
2

Examples of at retail in a Sentence

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Due to their propensity to drive up prices at retail, tariffs have become a supremely unpopular concept with consumers who will be voting in November. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 Retail Sportsbooks in Missouri There are plenty of options for sports bettors to place a bet at retail sportsbooks in Missouri. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 The cheeses were sold at retail in 8-ounce or 16-ounce packages as well as to food service customers or wholesalers in 5-pound loaves. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 The aluminum version will cost £70 (about US$130) for early backers and £119 ($222) at retail, while, the titanium tool will cost £99 ($185) for Kickstarter backers and £149 ($278) at retail. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at retail

Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of at retail was in 1538

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“At retail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20retail. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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