CEFR B1

wholesaler

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: distributor, supplier, merchant, jobber

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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."

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