wholesaler (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈhoʊlˌseɪlər/

Definition

A person or company that sells goods in large quantities at low prices to retailers or other businesses, rather than directly to the public.

Examples

• The small shop owner relied on a local wholesaler for all of her inventory.

• Wholesalers often offer discounts for bulk purchases.

• He worked as a wholesaler for a major electronics distributor.

How to Use wholesaler

wholesaler of (prepositional phrase)

Indicates the type of goods the wholesaler deals in. — "He is a wholesaler of fine wines."

work as a wholesaler (collocation)

To be employed or operate as a wholesaler. — "She decided to work as a wholesaler after gaining experience in retail."

Synonyms of wholesaler

Words with a similar meaning to wholesaler:

• distributor
• supplier
• merchant
• jobber

Antonyms of wholesaler

Words with the opposite meaning to wholesaler:

• retailer
• consumer

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