B1nounbusiness
US/ˈriː.teɪl/
UK/ˈriː.teɪl/
the business of selling goods to the public, usually in shops or online
In context
She worked in retail for five years before opening her own boutique.
Online retail has grown fast, and many shopping malls now feel empty.
Jobs in retail are often low-paid, with long hours at weekends.
Words that go with retail
noun + noun
- retail sectorThe retail sector employs millions of young people.
- retail priceThe phone's recommended retail price is twelve million dong.
- retail storeThe brand plans to open its first retail store in Ho Chi Minh City.
verb + preposition
- work in retailMany students work in retail during the summer holidays.
adjective + noun
- online retailOnline retail now makes up a large share of all sales.