Cool MateMeaning of Retail
the selling of goods to the public, usually through shops
In simple words: Selling products directly to customers.
Retail in a sentence
- The recommended **retail price** is £9.99.
- department stores and other **retail outlets**
- the **retail trade**
- producing goods for retail
- profits in the company's high street retail outlets
How to use Retail
Use 'retail' when discussing stores or businesses that sell goods directly to consumers. It’s suitable for business contexts but may feel too formal in casual conversations about shopping.
Grammar pattern
retail + object
Memory hint
Think of a 'retail' store where you 're-tail' the clothes you bought back into your wardrobe.
Related words
Collocations with Retail
- retail space
- retail price
- retail industry
- retail sales
Common mistakes with Retail
- Confused with 'wholesale' which is selling in large quantities to businesses.
- Using 'retail' as a verb when it is primarily a noun.
- Incorrectly pluralizing to 'retails'.
Retail appears in
Retail in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تجزئة
بيع المنتجات مباشرة للمستهلكين.
- Bengaliবাংলা
খুচরা
সরাসরি গ্রাহকদের কাছে পণ্য বিক্রি।
- GermanDeutsch
Einzelhandel
Produkte direkt an Kunden verkaufen.
- SpanishEspañol
Venta al por menor
Vender productos directamente a los clientes.
- Persianفارسی
خردهفروشی
فروش محصولات بهطور مستقیم به مشتریان.
- FrenchFrançais
Vente au détail
Vendre des produits directement aux clients.
- Hindiहिन्दी
खुदरा बिक्री
सीधे ग्राहकों को उत्पाद बेचना।
- ItalianItaliano
Vendita al dettaglio
Vendere prodotti direttamente ai clienti.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Varejo
Vender produtos diretamente aos clientes.
- RussianРусский
Розничная торговля
Продажа товаров напрямую покупателям.
- Urduاردو
پرچون فروشی
مصنوعات کو براہ راست صارفین کو فروخت کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
零售
直接卖东西给顾客。
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Frequently asked questions about Retail
What does Retail mean?
Selling products directly to customers.
What is the definition of Retail?
the selling of goods to the public, usually through shops
How do you use Retail in a sentence?
The recommended **retail price** is £9.99.
Can you give another example of Retail?
department stores and other **retail outlets**
What are synonyms for Retail?
Common alternatives include sales, commerce, trade, merchandising.
What is the opposite of Retail?
Opposite meanings include wholesale, bulk.
What words go with Retail?
It commonly pairs with retail space, retail price, retail industry, retail sales.
What are common mistakes when using Retail?
Confused with 'wholesale' which is selling in large quantities to businesses. Using 'retail' as a verb when it is primarily a noun. Incorrectly pluralizing to 'retails'.
How do you pronounce Retail?
US: /["/ˈriːteɪl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈriːteɪl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Retail?
Use 'retail' when discussing stores or businesses that sell goods directly to consumers. It’s suitable for business contexts but may feel too formal in casual conversations about shopping.
What CEFR level is Retail?
"Retail" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.