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

Words with a similar meaning to wholesale:

• bulk
• trade
• distributor
• jobber

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