ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Wholesaler

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Wholesaler is a noun meaning A person or company that buys merchandise from manufacturers, importers, or distributors and resells the merchandise to retail businesses and to business and institutional end users.

Meaning

A person or company that buys merchandise from manufacturers, importers, or distributors and resells the merchandise to retail businesses and to business and institutional end users.

Example Sentences

Now it seems parent company Anheuser-Busch is taking steps to help wholesalers who have taken a hit.
Do it Best is a member-owned wholesaler that sells hardware, lumber and other home goods to independent stores.
Among wholesalers, voluntary and cooperatives carry a far wider range and number of items in private brands than do unaffiliateds.
The packinghouse usually delivers shrimp to a few regular customers, such as breaders, freezers, canners, or wholesalers of fresh shrimp.

Word Forms

Synonyms for wholesaler

Depending on context, synonyms include jobber, middleman.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include jobber, middleman, wholesale, retailer, distributor, non-resident.

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