retailed; retailing; retails
: to sell at retail
retailer
noun
: the sale of commodities or goods in small quantities to ultimate consumers
also
: the industry of such selling
: of, relating to, or engaged in the sale of commodities at retail
retail trade
Examples of retail in a Sentence
Verb
We retail clothing at the best possible prices.
jewelry that retails from $100
Noun
She has a job in retail.
Adjective
Is that price retail or wholesale?
Adverb
You usually have to pay more if you buy something retail than if you buy it wholesale.
The product sells retail for about $100.
Recent Examples on the Web
Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
The Fenty Beauty founder completed the outfit with some super-luxe accessories, including a Dior Saddlebag and pink satin Margiela Tabi ballerina flats, which retail for a cool $1,190.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 23 May 2025
Dilan Gomih, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Singh is taking a measured approach to the brand’s future in retail.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
The plan included a $1.50 fee on retail deliveries, which replaced an earlier proposal to increase tolls on Chicago-area toll roads.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025
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Verb
The shoes retail for $995 and are available in different colors and styles.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
The Fenty Beauty founder completed the outfit with some super-luxe accessories, including a Dior Saddlebag and pink satin Margiela Tabi ballerina flats, which retail for a cool $1,190.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 23 May 2025
Noun
Particularly now, industries like retail, manufacturing, tech and even legal are managing more pressure due to evolving regulations and litigation.
—Dilan Gomih, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Singh is taking a measured approach to the brand’s future in retail.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
Adjective
Walmart is further diversifying its revenue by leaning into better profit areas such as selling advertising through its retail media network, expanding its marketplace, and increasing membership income.
—Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
The plan included a $1.50 fee on retail deliveries, which replaced an earlier proposal to increase tolls on Chicago-area toll roads.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025
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“Retail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retail. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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retail
1 of 4 verb
re·tail
ˈrē-ˌtāl 
: to sell in small amounts to people for their own use
retailer
noun
retail
2 of 4 noun
: the sale of products or goods in small quantities to people for their own use
retail
3 of 4 adjective
: of, relating to, or engaged in selling by retail
retail stores
retail
4 of 4 adverb
: in small quantities : from a retailer
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