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Wholesale House

Definition: A "wholesale house" is a type of store or business that sells goods in large quantities at lower prices than regular retail stores. These goods are usually sold to other businesses, like small shops, rather than directly to individual customers.

Usage Instructions:

• You typically don’t buy just one item at a wholesale house; instead, you buy in bulk (large amounts) to save money.
• If you own a small shop or business, you might visit a wholesale house to stock up on products at a cheaper price.

Example:

• "The local grocery store buys its fruits and vegetables from a wholesale house to keep prices low for its customers."

Advanced Usage:

• Wholesale houses can also serve as distributors, meaning they help move products from manufacturers to retailers.
• Some wholesale houses specialize in certain types of goods, like clothing, electronics, or food.

Word Variants:

• Wholesale (adjective): Relating to the sale of goods in large quantities at reduced prices.
  • Example: "They got a wholesale price on the furniture."
• Wholesaler (noun): A person or company that sells goods in bulk to retailers.
  • Example: "The wholesaler delivered a large shipment of toys."

Different Meanings:

• In some contexts, "wholesale" can refer to something done on a large scale. For example, "wholesale changes" means significant changes made all at once.

Synonyms:

• Bulk supplier
• Distributor
• Discount store (though this can refer to retail as well)

Related Idioms:

• "Buy in bulk": This means purchasing a large quantity of an item, which is often cheaper than buying smaller amounts.
  • Example: "If you're planning a party, you might want to buy snacks in bulk."

Phrasal Verbs:

• "Stock up on": To buy a large quantity of something.
  • Example: "We need to stock up on supplies for the winter."

Academic

Noun

1. a sales outlet offering goods at a discounted price

Synonyms

• discount house
• discount store
• discounter