resell

verb

re·​sell (ˌ)rē-ˈsel How to pronounce resell (audio)
resold (ˌ)rē-ˈsōld How to pronounce resell (audio) ; reselling

transitive verb

: to sell (something) again
He bought the house with plans to fix it up and resell it.
reseller noun
plural resellers
book/computer/ticket resellers
a value-added reseller
now available for purchase through authorized resellers

Examples of resell in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Only individuals who have a license can resell alcohol through any means in Kentucky, according to the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 27 July 2024 Hamilton would then resell the vehicles for a considerable profit, according to CBS Colorado’s reporting and confirmed by a news release from the district attorney’s office Thursday. Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 25 July 2024 Leasing also gives customers the chance to try out EVs without worrying about having to resell the vehicle at the end of the term. Robert Ferris, CNBC, 17 July 2024 Big in size, the designer accessory also has a hefty price tag, and as Vogue pointed out, the design worn by Cardi B can resell for over $12,000. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 11 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for resell 

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Word History

First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of resell was in 1572

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“Resell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resell. Accessed 20 Aug. 2024.

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