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| ad |
a short form of "advertisement," a public notice that tells people about products for sale, events, employment opportunities, or the like. |
| butcher |
someone who kills or cuts up meat to make ready for sale. [2/3 definitions] |
| catalog |
an organized list of things such as book titles, goods for sale, or other items. Catalogs usually give a short description of each item on the list. [1/2 definitions] |
| hawk2 |
to offer for sale by calling out or going from place to place. |
| market |
to sell or offer for sale. [1/4 definitions] |
| nursery |
a place where plants or trees are grown for sale. [1/3 definitions] |
| offering |
that which is offered, either as a gift or for sale. |
| out of stock |
not present for sale in a store. |
| peddle |
to offer for sale on the street or from door to door. |
| publish |
to prepare and bring out for sale for the public to read. |
| second1 |
(plural) items for sale that have minor flaws. [1/6 definitions] |
| sell |
to offer for sale. [1/5 definitions] |
| stock |
the total of goods ready for sale by a merchant or business. [1/11 definitions] |
| subdivide |
to divide into building lots for sale to separate owners. [1/2 definitions] |
| vend |
to sell or offer for sale in person or through a machine. |
| ware |
(usually plural) a thing or things offered for sale. [2 definitions] |
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