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WHOLESALE

(noun, adverb, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Wholesale.

How to pronounce wholesale:

US

Wholesale - as a noun

The selling of goods to merchants; usually in large quantities for resale to consumers

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
retail6

Wholesale - as an adverb

At a wholesale price

Example: "I can sell it to you wholesale"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
retail6

On a large scale without careful discrimination

Example: "I buy food wholesale"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
in large quantities

Wholesale - as an adjective satellite

Ignoring distinctions

Example: "Sweeping generalizations"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sweeping14

Wholesale - as a verb

Sell in large quantities

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
retail6

Wholesale - as an adjective

Of or relating to sale in large quantities, for resale.

Extensive, indiscriminate, all-encompassing; blanket.

Example: "The bombing resulted in wholesale destruction."

Example Sentences

"I bought the shirts at a wholesale price."
"They sell their products to retailers at wholesale prices."
"The company offers wholesale distribution of electronics."
"She works in the wholesale department of a clothing company."
"He owns a wholesale business that supplies groceries to supermarkets."
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Word Game Points

Is WHOLESALE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wholesale is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WHOLESALE has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is WHOLESALE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wholesale is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WHOLESALE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is WHOLESALE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wholesale is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WHOLESALE has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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