wholesale price — The price charged for goods sold in large quantities to retailers, typically lower than retail price
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The price charged for goods sold in large quantities to retailers, typically lower than retail price
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhoʊlseɪl praɪs/
Example Sentences
- The bakery owner was shocked to discover that his wholesale price for flour was higher than the supermarket's retail price.
- Companies often negotiate wholesale prices to reduce their operational costs.
- The wholesale price of coffee beans fluctuates based on global market conditions.
wholesale price
NOUN[/ˈhoʊlseɪl praɪs/]
The price charged for goods sold in large quantities to retailers, typically lower than retail price
The shop owner gets a much lower wholesale price when buying 100 boxes at once.
From wholesale price to retail price, find the fair price!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Wholesale combines Old English 'whole' (entire, complete) and 'sale' (act of selling), referring to the sale of goods in bulk or in their entirety. Price derives from Latin 'pretium' (value, cost), which entered English through Old French 'pris' during the medieval period.
Breakdown
whole (Old English hal, meaning complete/entire) + sale (Old English sala, meaning act of selling) + price (from Latin pretium via Old French pris, meaning value or cost).
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📝Examples
“The bakery owner was shocked to discover that his wholesale price for flour was higher than the supermarket's retail price.”
“Companies often negotiate wholesale prices to reduce their operational costs.”
“The wholesale price of coffee beans fluctuates based on global market conditions.”
“She bought 50 wedding dresses at wholesale price and became the most popular bride consultant in town.”
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