Meaning & use

Discounter

noun·Everyday

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A retailer or business that sells goods at reduced prices.

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The neighborhood discounter sells last season's clothing at half price.

Online discounters have squeezed the profit margins of traditional department stores.

A note on using this word

Often used in retail and business contexts to distinguish budget-focused sellers from full-price stores.

Words with a similar meaning

discount retailer

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