outsell

verb

out·​sell ˌau̇t-ˈsel How to pronounce outsell (audio)
outsold ˌau̇t-ˈsōld How to pronounce outsell (audio) ; outselling

transitive verb

1
archaic : to exceed in value
2
: to exceed in number of items sold
3
: to surpass in selling or salesmanship

Examples of outsell in a Sentence

Diet sodas are now beginning to outsell regular sodas in the supermarkets. We've been outselling our competitors for the past five years.
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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of outsell was circa 1616

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“Outsell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outsell. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

outsell

verb
out·​sell -ˈsel How to pronounce outsell (audio)
outsold -ˈsōld How to pronounce outsell (audio) ; outselling
1
: to be sold more than
corn outsold beets
2
: to sell more than
we outsell our competitors

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