Selling
ˈsɛlɪŋ
Definitions
2 meaningsThe activity of transferring ownership of something in exchange for money; offering something for sale.
ˈsɛlɪŋ
The act of exchanging goods or services for money
She is selling her old car to get some extra money.
💡 Simply: Imagine you have a cool toy you don't play with anymore, and you want to trade it for some cash. That's selling! You're giving something away to get money in return. Like at a lemonade stand: you're selling lemonade for a price.
👶 For kids: Giving something away to get money.
More Examples
The online store is selling the latest fashion trends.
He's been very successful at selling real estate.
How It's Used
"The company is actively selling its new product line."
"The store is having a huge sale, selling items at a discount."
The act or process of offering goods or services for a price; the business or activity of selling.
ˈsɛlɪŋ
The activity or business of selling something
He has a natural talent for selling.
💡 Simply: Selling can also refer to the whole process: when you're trying to sell things, or even a job where you help people buy stuff. It's a whole bunch of effort that goes into making sales happen.
👶 For kids: When you are busy giving things away for money.
More Examples
The company's selling strategy focuses on online channels.
The art of selling involves understanding customer needs.
How It's Used
"The art of selling requires good communication skills."
"Selling pressure drove down the stock price."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
sell out
To sell all of one's inventory; To abandon one's principles or beliefs for personal gain or fame.
"The concert tickets sold out within hours."
From Middle English sellen, from Old English sellan (“to sell, give”), from Proto-Germanic *saljaną (“to hand over, sell”).
The word 'selling' has been used in similar contexts for centuries, indicating the exchange of goods or services for compensation. The concept of bartering predates this, but the use of money greatly expanded its scope.