wholesale

Word parts

whole + sale

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈhoʊlseɪl/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular wholesale

Plural wholesales

1. (uncountable) Wholesale is the sale of a large amount of an item to other businesses.

Adverb

Positive none

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. In a large quantity at a cheap price.