liquidator

noun

liq·​ui·​da·​tor ˈli-kwə-ˌdā-tər How to pronounce liquidator (audio)
: one that liquidates
especially : an individual appointed by law to liquidate assets

Examples of liquidator in a Sentence

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On Saturday, retail liquidator GA Group and Joann's term lenders won the bidding for the struggling company. Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 Most Joann locations began going-out-of-business sales after the company filed for bankruptcy in January 2025 and all of the chain's assets were won by retail liquidator GA Group and Joann's term lenders in a February 2025 auction. Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025 This is where various reverse logistics firms come into play depending upon whether the item is suited for repair/refurbishing, resale through secondary markets and liquidators or recycling or reuse of parts. Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 About one-third of its stores closed last month, according to retail liquidator GA Group, which along with Joann's term lenders acquired Joann's assets in February 2025. Mike Snider, USA Today, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for liquidator

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1828, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of liquidator was circa 1828

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“Liquidator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liquidator. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.

Legal Definition

liquidator

noun
liq·​ui·​da·​tor ˈli-kwə-ˌdā-tər How to pronounce liquidator (audio)
: one that liquidates
especially : an individual appointed by law to liquidate assets compare receiver
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