wholesale

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the selling of goods to merchants; usually in large quantities for resale to consumers
  2. verb sell in large quantities
  3. adjective ignoring distinctions

Etymology

From whole + sale.

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