Wholesale ( adjective , adverb )

(As an adjective)

Wholesale ( adjective )

1. Involving the sale of goods in large quantities and at a low price per unit.
2. Comprising or pertaining to the entire amount or quantity.

Origin:

From middle english hole sale, from old english hōl + sǣl, literally meaning a bulk sale. .

Examples:

1. The store only sells wholesale to businesses.
2. The company only offers wholesale prices for bulk purchases.
3. The wholesale price is much cheaper than the retail price.
4. The wholesale quantity of goods is much larger than the retail quantity.
5. The wholesale discount made the purchase much more affordable.

(As an adverb)

Wholesale ( adverb )

1. Involving the sale of goods in large quantities and at a low price per unit.
2. Comprising or pertaining to the entire amount or quantity.

Origin:

From middle english hole sale, from old english hōl + sǣl, literally meaning a bulk sale. .

Examples:

1. The store only sells wholesale to businesses.
2. The company only offers wholesale prices for bulk purchases.
3. The wholesale price is much cheaper than the retail price.
4. The wholesale quantity of goods is much larger than the retail quantity.
5. The wholesale discount made the purchase much more affordable.