retail
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the activity of selling goods to the public in shops or online.
n.the commercial sector involved in selling products directly to end-users rather than to wholesalers or other businesses.
Simple“She has worked in retail for five years, mostly in clothing shops.”
In context“The shift toward e-commerce has forced traditional retail giants to rethink their physical storefront strategies to remain competitive.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
n.the full price of an item before any discounts or sales.
n.the suggested or standard price of a commodity before the application of discounts, rebates, or promotional offers.
Simple“I never pay retail for electronics; I always wait for a holiday sale.”
In context“While the manufacturer's suggested price is high, few consumers actually pay retail due to the prevalence of seasonal markdowns.”
UsageOften used in the phrase 'pay retail'.
Synonymslist pricefull priceAntonymsdiscountsale price - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.describing things related to shops and selling to customers.
adj.pertaining to the sale of goods or services directly to individuals.
Simple“The new retail park has plenty of parking for shoppers.”
In context“The city council approved the development of a new retail space designed to attract high-end boutique brands to the downtown area.”
Synonymscommercialconsumer facing - 04 C1 Advanced
v.to be sold at a specific price in shops.
v.to be sold at a specified price to the general public.
Simple“This new smartphone will retail for about six hundred dollars.”
In context“The luxury watch is expected to retail at a significant premium compared to the previous generation's entry-level model.”
UsageUsually followed by 'for' or 'at'.
Synonymssell forcost - 05 C2 Proficiency
v.to tell a story or piece of news to other people.
v.to recount or relate a story, news, or gossip to others.
Simple“He was happy to retail all the latest gossip from the office.”
In context“She spent the evening retailing the details of her travels to an increasingly bored audience of relatives.”
- 06 C1 Advanced
adv.selling in small amounts directly to the person who will use the product.
adv.in a retail manner; directly to the consumer in small quantities.
Simple“The company decided to sell its products retail instead of through a middleman.”
In context“By selling retail, the artisan was able to maintain higher profit margins than if they had used a distributor.”
Antonyms
From the Old French verb retaillier.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.