n.
Pronunciation: ' r ē - ˌ t ā l
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French retaille cutting, deduction, retail, from retailler to cut out, from re- + tailler to cut ― more at TAILOR
Date: 15th century
: the sale of commodities or goods in small quantities to ultimate consumers also : the industry of such selling
– at retail
1 : at a retailer's price
2 : 4 RETAIL