retail
/ˈɹiˌteɪl/ · re·tail
noun
- The sale of goods directly to the consumer, encompassing the storefronts, mail-order, websites, etc., and the corporate mechanisms, branding, advertising, etc. that support them. She works in retail.
- Retail price; full price; an abbreviated expression, meaning the full suggested price of a particular good or service, before any sale, discount, or other deal. I never pay retail for clothes.
verb
- To sell at retail, or in small quantities directly to customers. The store will retail the new product next week.
- To sell secondhand, or in broken parts. He will retail the old bike to the pawn shop.
- To repeat or circulate (news or rumours) to others. The gossip will retail the latest celebrity scandal.
adjective
- Of or relating to the (actual or figurative) sale of goods or services directly to individuals. The retail industry is booming.
adverb
- Direct to consumers, in retail quantities, or at retail prices. We've shut shown our reseller unit. We're only selling retail now.
Did you know? The word 'retail' has been used in English since the 14th century, initially referring to the act of selling goods again, often in small quantities.