foreshop

/ˈfoʊʃɒp/

Definitions

1. verb

to buy or purchase something before it is released or available, especially in order to resell it at a profit.

“She foreshopped the new iPhone to sell it online for a higher price.”

2. noun

a person or store that buys or purchases something before it is released or available, especially in order to resell it at a profit.

“The foreshopper made a significant profit from buying the limited-edition sneakers.”

Synonyms

  • reseller
  • speculator

Antonyms

  • laggard
  • latecomer