CEFR B2

wholesale

noun, adjective, adverb

Meaning

Selling goods in large quantities at lower prices, typically to retailers.

Examples

The farmer sells his produce wholesale to supermarkets.
Buying in wholesale quantities can save a lot of money.

Synonyms: bulk, trade, distributor, jobber

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wholesale (B2)

noun, adjective, adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈhoʊl.seɪl/

Definition

Selling goods in large quantities at lower prices, typically to retailers.

Examples

The farmer sells his produce wholesale to supermarkets.
Buying in wholesale quantities can save a lot of money.
The company decided to move from retail to wholesale operations.

How to Use wholesale

buy wholesale (collocation): To purchase goods in large quantities at a lower price. — "It's cheaper to buy wholesale if you plan to use a lot of the product."
sell wholesale (collocation): To sell goods in large quantities at a lower price, typically to retailers. — "The manufacturer decided to sell their products wholesale to other businesses."
wholesale change (collocation): A complete or comprehensive change. — "The company underwent a wholesale change in its marketing strategy."

Synonyms of wholesale

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