By The Piece (Adverb)
Meaning
One piece at a time; "she sold the plates by the piece".
Examples
- She sold the plates by the piece, adjusting prices according to their rarity.
- Employees at the factory were paid by the piece, meaning the more toys they assembled, the more money they made.
- By the piece, the seamstress worked tirelessly to create an intricate patchwork quilt.
- He sold his handmade jewelry by the piece, each one uniquely crafted and priced accordingly.
- The antique dealer bought and sold vintage items by the piece, often finding rare gems among the collections.