, Just love English Grammar. A word which is spelt and pronounced like another word but which has a different meaning is called Homonym. For example, hail(to describe somebody or something as being special or good) and hail( small balls of ice that fall as rain) and hail(to call to somebody to gain their attention).
Wholesale definition, the sale of goods in quantity, as to retailers or jobbers, for resale (opposed to retail). See more.
Loading the player... What is 'Wholesale Banking'. Wholesale banking refers to banking services between merchant banks and other financial institutions. This type of banking deals with larger clients, such as large corporations and other banks, whereas retail banking focuses more on the individual or small business.