third-person singular verb
A person, shop, or company gives something to someone in exchange for money.
The shop sells fresh bread.
My friend sells handmade jewelry.
American English
How to pronounce sells
verbA2Very common word
SEHLZ
/sɛlz/
One syllable.
Form of sell
A person, shop, or company gives something to someone in exchange for money.
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third-person singular verb
A person or business persuades someone to buy something by showing why it is useful or attractive.
The salesperson sells customers an expensive warranty.
The website sells this product as a simple solution.
third-person singular verb
A person persuades someone to accept an idea or plan.
She sells her team on the idea of working remotely.
He sells the board on his plan.
third-person singular verb
A product or thing sells when people buy it, especially quickly or in large numbers.
This model sells very well in small towns.
The author’s first novel sells thousands of copies each year.
Useful expressions
to have no more of a product because all of it has been bought
The concert sold out in ten minutes.
to sell something, often cheaply, because you want to get rid of it
The store is selling off its winter clothes.
to describe yourself as less capable or valuable than you really are
Don't sell yourself short—you can do this job.
Related words & forms
The past form is sold, not selled. The -ing form is selling, with two l's.