RETAIL Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

retail

verb

ˈrē-ˌtāl

Definition of retail

as in to sell

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

buy
purchase

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of retail Prospective buyers can purchase the shoe on the brand’s website, currently retailing for $1,450. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026 An entry-level drone that can follow you retails for $150-$200, while professional drones can retail for $800-$1,500. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026 Forbes ranked the HigherDOSE Infrared Sauna Blanket, which retails for $699, as its best overall pick, citing far-infrared heating elements combined with charcoal, clay, medical-grade magnets and crystals. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026 That kit retails for €9,990 ($13,375) but involves giving up the flexibility of removing the hardware between camping trips. — New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for retail

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Verb

Reactor, which emerged from stealth in May, develops software to make world models run faster and cheaper, and sells a cloud service that manages the computing capacity.

— Wen Shao, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026
Within five seconds, there’s a bid on the table for $20 million, and the two decide to sell their knowledge to Google.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026