retailer
Translation
retailer, shopkeeper, merchant
Examples
She works for a large clothing retailer.
She works for a large clothing retailer.
Local retailers are struggling to compete.
Local retailers are struggling to compete.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an/the)) ~ a person or business that sells goods to the public. She works for a large clothing retailer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shopkeeper, merchant, vendor
Etymology
From Old French 'retailler', meaning 'to cut up', referring to selling goods in small quantities.
Memory Tips
Think of a business that 're-tails' or re-sells items it bought in bulk.