"Sellers" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Pronounced /ˈsɛlərz/
Plural of "seller"
Meaning:
People or companies that sell goods or services.
Here are 5 usage examples of the word "sellers":
1. Business context: The new department store is looking for experienced sellers to man its cosmetics counter.
2. E-commerce: The e-commerce platform connects buyers and sellers from all over the world.
3. Biblical context: The apostle Paul was a seller of tents before he became an itinerant preacher.
4. Slang: In the 19th century, a seller of things like lottery tickets or bootlegged goods might be called a "numbers runner" or a "seller".
5. Real estate: The company specializes in helping real estate sellers to stage and market their homes for sale.
A sell-off is the sale of a large quantity of a particular asset, product, or business in a short period of time.<br><br>It can occur when a company is in financial difficulties, and is forced to sell off its assets in order to pay off debts, or when a company decides to exit a particular market or industry.<br><br>Sell-offs can also happen in cases where a company is restructuring or being acquired, and the assets are sold to meet the requirements of the buyer.<br><br>The term can be used in various contexts:<br><br> Financial markets: sell-off refers to a significant decline in share prices of a particular stock or a wide range of stocks.<br> Business: a company sell-off refers to the sale of a subsidiary or a business unit.<br> Government: a sell-off refers to the privatization of a state-owned enterprise.<br><br>Synonyms: disposal, divestment, liquidation
A person or entity that sells out refers to one who compromises their values, morals, or integrity in order to gain popularity, wealth, or other benefits, often at the expense of their artistic vision, quality, or authenticity.<br><br>Example: "The artist was accused of being a sell-out after releasing a commercial album that deviated from his original style."<br><br>Etymology:<br>The term "sell-out" originated in the 19th century in the context of business, where a sell-out referred to the sale of a business or an event. Over time, the term began to be used metaphorically to describe someone who compromises their values or artistic vision for personal gain.<br><br>Idioms:<br>- Be a sell-out (to compromise one's values or artistic vision for personal gain)<br>- Sell out to (to compromise one's values or artistic vision to a particular group or ideology)<br>- Sell his soul (to exchange one's values or principles for material gain)
To sell something means to give it to someone else in exchange for payment, money, or other form of compensation. It can also mean to persuade someone to accept an idea, product, or service, often in a clever or attractive way.
The term "sellable" refers to something that can be sold, especially as a commodity or a product. It describes an item or a service that has market value and can be sold to somebody in exchange for a payment, often to make a profit.<br><br>For instance:<br><br> This car is sellable at a high price due to its excellent condition.<br> The new smartphone is sellable online, making it a lucrative business opportunity.<br><br>In essence, something is sellable when it meets the demand of potential buyers and can be marketed profitably.
Verb: to give or offer something to be bought or sold, especially in exchange for money.<br><br>Example: The store is selling clothes at a discount price.<br><br>Noun: the activity of selling goods or services to customers.<br><br>Example: The company's selling strategy was very effective.
Sellotape is a type of adhesive tape used for crafting, DIY, and general household purposes. It is also known as Scotch tape in North America. It is a transparent, flexible tape with a strong adhesive coating on one side, designed for sticking two surfaces together temporarily.
The phrase "sellotaping" is a verb, which means attaching or fixing something in place using Sellotape or equivalent adhesive tape, often in a careless or clumsy manner.
Selma can refer to several things:<br><br>1. Selma (name): Selma is a given name, often used as a variant of Zelmah, from the German name Selma. In several countries including Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Austria, and Netherlands, Selma has been found in the census and church records.<br>2. Selma, Alabama: A city in Dallas County, Alabama, located about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of the Alabama State Capitol building in Montgomery.<br>3. Selma, converter station (Tokai, 2011 - ongoing): A converter station on the undersea interconnector between the Japanese islands of Kyushu and Honshu built by the Japanese Redstone Corporation.<br>4. Selma, converter station (Sardinia-Piedmont 2022 - , ongoing): Converter station to ..., converter station.<br>5. Selma, Bolivia: A town in El Beni Department, Bolivia, near the Brazilian border.<br>6. Selma, Finland: A former municipality in Ostrobotnia Province, Finland, that merged into the town of Vaasa in 1972.<br>7. Selma, Norway: The second name of the city of Trondheim.<br>8. Selma (France)<br><br>Selma Burke
"Selmelier" is a rare or literary word. It is a term used to describe a tailor who is an expert in making fine, formal garments such as evening wear, particularly for special occasions such as weddings and balls.