wholesaling

[ hohl-sey-ling ]
/ ˈhoʊlˌseɪ lɪŋ /
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noun

the business of selling to retailers, especially in large quantities (distinguished from retailing).

Origin of wholesaling

First recorded in 1790–1800; wholesale + -ing1

Words nearby wholesaling

wholefood, wholehearted, wholemeal, wholesale, wholesale price index, wholesaling, wholesome, wholetime, wholism, wholly, whom

Definition for wholesaling (2 of 2)

Origin of wholesale

1375–1425; late Middle English, from the phrase by hole sale in gross; see whole, sale

OTHER WORDS FROM wholesale

whole·sal·er, noun

Words related to wholesaling

profitable, financial, wholesale, monetary, economic, business, exchange, marketing, industry, economics, trade, traffic, advertise, retail, display, vend, handle, auction, move

Example sentences from the Web for wholesaling

  • Each Forest is going to be a big and complicated business, like railroading or wholesaling.

    The Rules of the Game |Stewart Edward White

British Dictionary definitions for wholesaling

Derived forms of wholesale

wholesaler, noun

Cultural definitions for wholesaling

wholesale

The sale of merchandise to retailers rather than directly to the public.