resale
UK: ˌriːˈseɪl | US: ˌriːˈseɪl
n. the act of selling something previously purchased
n. an item sold again, typically by a retailer
The word "resale" combines the prefix "re-" (from Latin, meaning "again") with the root "sale" (from Old English "sala," meaning "the act of selling"). The term emerged in the 17th century to describe the secondary sale of goods, reflecting commerce practices where items are sold multiple times. The logic is straightforward: "re-" signals repetition, while "sale" anchors the meaning in trade.
The shop specializes in the resale of vintage clothing.
Tickets for the concert are now available for resale at higher prices.
She bought the painting cheaply and later made a profit through resale.
The resale value of electric cars has been steadily increasing.
Online platforms have made resale easier for individual sellers.