wholesale
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: wholesales · wholesaling · wholesaled
Sense 1
The sale of products, often in large quantities, to retailers or other merchants.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Of or relating to sale in large quantities, for resale.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Extensive, indiscriminate, all-encompassing; blanket.
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
In bulk or large quantity.
Adverb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “wholesale” mean?
The sale of products, often in large quantities, to retailers or other merchants.
Is “wholesale” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.