RETAIL Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

retail

verb

ˈrē-ˌtāl

Definition of retail

as in to sell

to offer for sale to the public the textile manufacturer doesn't retail its fabrics to consumers, offering them only to wholesalers and garment makers

Synonyms & Similar Words

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

buy
purchase

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of retail Her go-to sneakers, a white canvas pair from Superga that retails for less than $100 and has been spotted on stars like Julia Roberts, Lana del Ray, and Hailey Bieber. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026 The dress, which retails for $7,900, will be sold with the stain intact. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The cookbook retails for $25 and includes over 100 easy recipes. — Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026 Specifically, the new royal baby wore the brand’s Pointelle Sleepsuit, which retails for just under $75. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for retail

Recent Examples of Synonyms for retail

Verb

The Yellow Affair has also sold Árru to international territories including Angel Distribution (Denmark), Bíó Paradís (Iceland), Filmwelt (Germany, Austria), Fivia (Ex-Yugoslavia), Otaku Mtü (Baltics), Palace (Australia / New Zealand).

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
Tatcha’s top three stock keeping units today include its $74 Dewy Skin Cream, one jar of which is sold every 30 seconds, as well as the lightweight Water Cream and Rice Wash face wash, priced at $74 and $40, respectively.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026