wholesale wholesale /ˈhoʊlˌseɪl/

adjective

1. Ignoring distinctions  ( sweeping , wholesale )
   ignoring distinctions
    Sweeping generalizations
   sweeping generalizations
    Wholesale destruction
   wholesale destruction
   

adverb

1. On a large scale without careful discrimination  ( in large quantities , wholesale )
   on a large scale without careful discrimination
    I buy food wholesale
   I buy food wholesale
   
2. At a wholesale price  ( wholesale )
   at a wholesale price
    I can sell it to you wholesale
   I can sell it to you wholesale
   

noun

1. The selling of goods to merchants; usually in large quantities for resale to consumers  ( wholesale )
   the selling of goods to merchants; usually in large quantities for resale to consumers
    He started a wholesale business, catering to retailers by supplying goods in large quantities.
   He started a wholesale business, catering to retailers by supplying goods in large quantities.
   
   

verb

1. Sell in large quantities  ( wholesale )
   sell in large quantities