wholesale
Translation
wholesale
Examples
They buy goods at wholesale prices.
They buy goods at wholesale prices.
The destruction of the forest was wholesale.
The destruction of the forest was wholesale.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) connected with goods that are bought and sold in large quantities. They buy goods at wholesale prices.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bulk, extensive; Antonyms: retail
Etymology
From 'whole' + 'sale', meaning the sale of the whole lot of goods.
Memory Tips
Think of buying a 'whole' crate of something, not just one item.