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Definition of outsell

outsell

/ˌaʊtˈsɛl/
Past Simple:outsold
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Past Participle:outsold
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Present Participle:outselling
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outsell Lexical Profile

outsell Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To be sold in greater quantities than another product or competitor.

Example

"The paperback edition quickly began to outsell the hardcover version across major bookstores."

2

To sell more goods or generate higher sales volume than another person or business.

Example

"Our regional branch managed to outsell every other store in the district during the holiday season."

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• Rhymes for outsell

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, formed in English by combining the prefix 'out-' (meaning 'to surpass or exceed') with the verb 'sell' (from Old English 'sellan', meaning 'to give, hand over, or deliver').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Outsell. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/outsell
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