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wholesaler

/ˈhəʊl.seɪ.lə/
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noun

A wholesaler is a person or company that buys goods in large amounts and sells them to shops or other businesses. They usually do not sell directly to regular customers.

  • The wholesaler supplied fruit to local shops.
  • We bought our stock from a wholesaler.
  • Wholesalers often offer lower prices for bulk orders.

Adinary Nuance

A wholesaler is not the same as a retailer. A wholesaler sells in bulk to businesses, while a retailer sells to customers. It is also different from a supplier, which is a broader word for any source of goods.

In other languages

Vietnamese
nhà bán sỉ
Spanish
mayorista
Chinese
批发商
Japanese
卸売業者
Korean
도매상

Etymology

Wholesaler comes from wholesale, which appeared in English in the 16th century. It uses -er to mean “a person or business that does this work.”

Common phrases

wholesaler pricebuy from a wholesalerwholesaler networklarge wholesaler

Synonyms

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Frequently asked questions

Is a wholesaler the same as a retailer?
No. A wholesaler sells to businesses, while a retailer sells to customers.
Can a wholesaler sell to the public?
Usually no. Wholesalers mainly deal with shops, companies, or other sellers.
Is wholesaler a formal word?
Yes, it is common in business and trade writing.
What is the difference between wholesaler and supplier?
A supplier is a wider word. A wholesaler is a supplier that sells in bulk to businesses.