Word Noun
wholesaler
n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈhoʊɫˌseɪɫɝ/ UK /hˈəʊlseɪlɐ/ whole·saler UK spelling wholesalers
Definition
n.a person or company that buys goods in large amounts from a manufacturer and sells them to smaller businesses. You usually buy from a wholesaler if you own a shop or a restaurant.
n.a person or company that purchases goods in bulk from a manufacturer or producer and resells them to retailers or other businesses.
Examples
“The local grocery store buys its bread from a wholesaler.”
“By purchasing in bulk from a wholesaler, the restaurant was able to reduce its overall cost of ingredients.”
“The transition from a manufacturer to a wholesaler allows for the distribution of products to a wider market without the overhead costs of retail infrastructure.”
Etymology
From wholesale + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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