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jobbers

Pronunciation: [ˈdʒɑːbərz]

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Learn how to use jobbers in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “business”

(noun) people or companies that buy goods in large amounts and then sell them in smaller quantities. Think of them as middlemen who help get products from one place to another, usually for a profit.

Example

The jobbers made a good profit by selling toys to local stores.

Example

Without jobbers, it would be harder for small stores to get popular items.

Example

What kind of jobbers do you think have the best products for sale?

Context: “sports”

(noun) a type of wrestler who loses more often than they win, usually to create opportunities for bigger stars. They help make the other wrestlers look good by losing.

Example

The jobber put on a great show, making the champion look even stronger.

Example

Despite being a jobber, he never gives up and keeps trying his best.

Example

Why do some wrestlers become jobbers in the ring?

Context: “business”

(verb) to act as a jobber, buying and selling goods in this way. This means you're helping move products from producers to retail stores.

Example

They jobbed the new video games to various shops across the city.

Example

He didn’t job any goods last year, so his business didn't grow.

Example

Do you think it's easy to job products effectively?

How to pronounce jobbers

Pronunciation: [ˈdʒɑːbərz]

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