# resell

/ɹiˈsɛɫ/ (US) · /ɹiːsˈɛl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/resell
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

to buy something and then sell it again for more money. You often do this with items like clothes, electronics, or art.

For teachers: to purchase an item with the intention of selling it again at a higher price. Often used in the context of secondary markets for goods or digital assets.

## Examples

- She likes to resell old clothes online.
- Many people resell limited-edition sneakers for a significant profit on specialized marketplaces.
- The platform allows users to resell their digital assets, though the original creators retain the copyright and receive a percentage of each subsequent sale.

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