retail

Meanings

• noun

  The sale of goods or services to customers in small quantities for individual use.

  - "The retail industry is a significant contributor to the economy."
  - "Consumers prefer to buy electronics from retail stores rather than online."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹiˌteɪl/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

wholesale

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with retail
peel , feel , heel , seal

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Variants

List of all variants of retail that leads to same result
retail , retailed , retailer , retailers , retailing , retails , at retail , retail park , the retail price index

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'retailer' meaning 'to sell again' or 'to sell in small quantities'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Retail sales account for over 90% of all sales in the US economy.

2. The first retail store was opened in Ancient Egypt around 2500 BC.

3. Retail therapy is a term used to describe the act of shopping as a way to improve one's mood or reduce stress.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Wholesale: The sale of goods or services to businesses in large quantities.

2. Consumerism: An economic system in which an emphasis is placed on the purchasing of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Retail has been a significant part of human civilization since ancient times. In literature, retail is often used as a symbol of consumerism and materialism. In art, retail spaces are depicted as bustling hubs of activity and commerce.

How to Memorize "retail"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bustling shopping mall with people moving around, buying goods and services.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'retail' with the idea of buying goods in small quantities for personal use.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Retail is where you buy it, wholesale is where you sell it' to help differentiate between the two.

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