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How to pronounce retail
Say it like this: /ˈɹiˌteɪl/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does retail mean?
nounThe sale of goods directly to the consumer, encompassing the storefronts, mail-order, websites, etc., and the corporate mechanisms, branding, advertising, etc. that support them.
“She works in retail.”
The sale of securities or other financial instruments to private investors, as opposed to large institutions.
“Mr. Musk reserved a double-digit percentage of the I.P.O. shares for “retail,” or ordinary, investors — as opposed to big institutions.”
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.
“I never pay retail for clothes.”
adjOf or relating to the (actual or figurative) sale of goods or services directly to individuals.
“But even with her level of celebrity, it would be very hard to win a race without engaging voters in a very retail way.”
advDirect to consumers, in retail quantities, or at retail prices.
“We've shut shown our reseller unit. We're only selling retail now.”
verbTo sell at retail, or in small quantities directly to customers.
“a half part of this purveying is carried on within the city and is called retailing.”
To sell secondhand, or in broken parts.
To repeat or circulate (news or rumours) to others.
“He became quite pale as he retailed these stories to Constance.”
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