Synonyms

sales

American

[seylz] / seɪlz /

noun

plural of sale.

adjective

of, relating to, or engaged in sales.

sales records for the month of January; a sales department.

Etymology

Origin of sales

First recorded in 1820–30, for the adjective

Example Sentences

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Investors keep a close eye on iPhone sales each quarter to ensure that demand remains strong.

From Barron's

So the large U.S. defense stocks, as a group, can be considered to be expensive, but investors will pay more for rapid sales growth.

From MarketWatch

The cruise operator missed sales expectations for the latest quarter and provided a downbeat outlook for both profit and bookings.

From MarketWatch

The study results are unlikely to build confidence on a consensus estimate that puts the drug’s peak sales at 3 billion Swiss francs, Jefferies says.

From The Wall Street Journal

Key details: New orders — a sign of future sales — rose for the second month in a row.

From MarketWatch

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