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

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Private equity firms are notorious for streamlining operations, maximizing margins, and reselling companies for profit, not for nurturing long-term brand legacies. New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025 Priced at $80, the pair was quick to sell out and currently resells for more than $200. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025 Got a gift for reselling used products? Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025 By buying and selling (and reselling) it, the high-end consignment boutique’s 2025 Ultra Luxury Resale Report suggests. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for resell

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 29 Oct. 2025.

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