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US/ˈriː.teɪ.lər/
UK/ˈriː.teɪ.lə/
a person or company that sells goods directly to the public, usually in shops or online
In context
The country's largest electronics retailer plans to open fifty new stores.
Many small retailers struggle to compete with online shopping platforms.
You can buy the phone from the maker or from any authorized retailer.
Words that go with retailer
adjective + noun
- online retailerAmazon started as an online retailer of books.
- major retailerMajor retailers are cutting prices before Christmas.
- large retailerLarge retailers can buy in bulk and sell more cheaply.
- leading retailerThe company is now the country's leading retailer of mobile phones.
- independent retailerIndependent retailers often offer better customer service.
noun + noun
- fashion retailerThe fashion retailer is closing several of its shops.
noun + preposition
- retailer ofHe runs a small retailer of second-hand books.