retail
Translation
retail
Examples
She works in the retail sector.
She works in the retail sector.
The shop sells goods at retail prices.
The shop sells goods at retail prices.
Grammar Patterns
in retail. She works in the retail sector.
at retail prices. The shop sells goods at retail prices.
Similar Words
Synonyms: selling, trade; Antonyms: wholesale
Etymology
From Old French 'retaillier' (to cut a piece off), from 're-' (again) + 'taillier' (to cut). It refers to selling goods in small pieces.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'tailor' cutting pieces of cloth to sell. 'Retail' is selling things in small pieces to customers.