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Definition of upsell

upsell

/ˈʌpˌsɛl/
up · sell
Plural:upsells
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Past Simple:upsold
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Past Participle:upsold
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Present Participle:upselling
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upsell Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To persuade a customer to buy something additional or more expensive than what they originally intended to purchase.

Example

"The hotel receptionist tried to upsell us to a deluxe oceanfront suite when we arrived to check in."

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• noun

1

A sales technique or transaction in which a seller induces a customer to purchase a more expensive item, an upgrade, or an add-on to make a more profitable sale.

Example

"Offering the extended warranty at the checkout counter proved to be a lucrative upsell for the electronics retailer."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In marketing, "upsell" is distinct from "cross-sell": upselling persuades a customer to buy a more expensive version of the same item, whereas cross-selling encourages purchasing a separate, complementary item.

• Nearby Words

uproariously
uproot
upscale
upsell
upset
upsetter
upsetting

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