In plain English
This status word shows that the listed item has already been purchased. Because of that, the offering is no longer available to buy.
In context
Here, “Sold” labels the item as already bought, so it is no longer available for sale.
- Situation
- Using marketplace listings, seller messages, ratings, reviews, and buyer protection
- What it communicates
- labels an item as no longer available because it has been purchased
Meaning limits
By itself, this status does not say who bought the item or when the purchase happened.
Examples
“That bicycle is sold, so only the helmet can still be bought.”
“She set the sold picture aside for pickup.”