the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
"The farmer is selling his harvest to the local market at a fair price today."
Action of the verb to sell.
"The team spent all afternoon selling tickets for the upcoming concert."
In plain English: Selling is the act of giving something to someone else for money.
"He is good at selling, so he often convinces customers to buy things they don't really need."
Usage: Use this noun form only when referring specifically to an instance or act of selling, such as in phrases like "the selling was slow." Avoid using it interchangeably with sales, which refers to the total volume or revenue generated from transactions.
present participle of sell
"The house is selling much faster than anyone expected because buyers are eager to get in before prices rise again."
In plain English: Selling means giving something to someone else in exchange for money.
"She is selling her old car to pay off her student loans."
Derived from Old English sellan, this verb originally meant to give something away freely without receiving payment in return. Over time, its definition shifted to denote exchanging goods or services specifically for money.