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retail.

The sale of goods directly to the consumer, encompassing the storefronts, mail-order, websites, etc., and the corporate mechanisms, branding, advertising, etc. that support them.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɹiˌteɪl/Canada, General-American[ˈɹ̠ʷiˌtʰeɪ̯ɫ]Canada, General-American
  1. The sale of goods directly to the consumer, encompassing the storefronts, mail-order, websites, etc., and the corporate mechanisms, branding, advertising, etc. that support them.

    uncountable
    She works in retail.
  2. The sale of securities or other financial instruments to private investors, as opposed to large institutions.

    uncountable
  3. Retail price; full price; an abbreviated expression, meaning the full suggested price of a particular good or service, before any sale, discount, or other deal.

    colloquial · uncountable
    I never pay retail for clothes.
Where this word comes from

From the Old French verb retaillier.

adj/ˈɹiˌteɪl/Canada, General-American[ˈɹ̠ʷiˌtʰeɪ̯ɫ]Canada, General-American
  1. Of or relating to the (actual or figurative) sale of goods or services directly to individuals.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

From the Old French verb retaillier.

adv/ˈɹiˌteɪl/Canada, General-American[ˈɹ̠ʷiˌtʰeɪ̯ɫ]Canada, General-American
  1. Direct to consumers, in retail quantities, or at retail prices.

    We've shut shown our reseller unit. We're only selling retail now.
Where this word comes from

From the Old French verb retaillier.

verb/ˈɹiˌteɪl/Canada, General-American[ˈɹ̠ʷiˌtʰeɪ̯ɫ]Canada, General-American
  1. To sell at retail, or in small quantities directly to customers.

  2. To sell secondhand, or in broken parts.

    archaic
  3. To repeat or circulate (news or rumours) to others.

Where this word comes from

From the Old French verb retaillier.

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