Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wholesaler
noun
/ˈhoʊlˌseɪlər/
Definition
A wholesaler is a person or company that sells goods in large quantities at lower prices, typically to retailers rather than to consumers directly.
Examples
- The wholesaler provided the store with a vast inventory of electronics.
- Many retailers rely on wholesalers to stock their shelves at affordable prices.
- As a wholesaler, she deals in bulk shipments of clothing to boutiques.
Meaning
The term ‘wholesaler’ generally refers to a middleman in the distribution process who purchases large amounts of products directly from manufacturers and sells them to retailers or other businesses.
Synonyms
- Distributor
- Jobber
- Merchant
- Bulk seller
