Definition

A person or business that sells goods, usually in large quantities, to other businesses or retailers.

Example

The stockist provided the local shops with the latest fashion items.

Conversation

I found a great stockist for those vintage records we love.

Really? Where did you find them?

It's just a little shop downtown that specializes in rare items.

That sounds awesome! We should check it out this weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stockist → It is formed from "stock" (from Old English *stoc*, meaning a supply or store) and "-ist" (meaning a person who). A stockist is a person who maintains a supply or store of goods.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who keeps a 'supply' ('stock') of items — the '-ist' indicates that this person specializes in maintaining that supply.

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