B2nounbusinessmoney
US/ˈhoʊl.seɪ.lər/
UK/ˈhəʊl.seɪ.lə/
a person or company that sells goods in large amounts to shops, not to the public
In context
The shop buys its vegetables from a local wholesaler every morning.
Wholesalers usually offer lower prices if you order in large quantities.
He worked as a clothing wholesaler before opening his own store.
Words that go with wholesaler
adjective + noun
- local wholesalerOur local wholesaler delivers fresh fish twice a week.
- large wholesalerA large wholesaler can supply hundreds of shops.
noun + noun
- food wholesalerShe runs a food wholesaler near the port.
- wholesaler and retailerThe wholesaler and retailer agreed on a fair price.
verb + preposition
- buy from a wholesalerIt is cheaper to buy from a wholesaler.
verb + noun
- supply a wholesalerFarmers supply wholesalers with rice and fruit.