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Wholesale Price

/ˈhoʊlˌseɪl praɪs/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The price charged for goods sold in bulk, typically lower than the retail price.

    "Retailers often purchase products at a wholesale price to maximize their profit margins."
  2. 2

    A price that is set for the sale of goods to retailers or other merchants rather than to consumers.

    "The wholesale price of electronics has dropped significantly this year."

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The term 'wholesale' originates from the Middle English 'wholesalen', meaning to sell in large quantities, while 'price' comes from the Latin 'pretium', meaning value or worth. The combination reflects the economic practice of pricing goods sold in bulk.

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