dealing

noun

deal·​ing ˈdē-liŋ 

1

: method of business : manner of conduct

2

dealings plural : friendly or business interactions

Synonyms

• commerce
• interaction
• intercourse
• relation

Examples of dealing in a Sentence

There were reports of shady dealings between the two sides.

He has a reputation for fair dealing.

Recent Examples on the Web

As the screw twists and turns, the Broken Rock, led on the show by the Chairman Thomas Rainwater, find themselves on both the dealing and receiving ends of bad land deals and villainous behavior from local and out-of-state actors. —Ryleigh Nucilli, Outside Online, 14 Nov. 2024

Surveys show California voters are likely to approve Proposition 36, a ballot measure to increase penalties for retail theft and drug dealing, and require people convicted of possessing drugs such as fentanyl to undergo treatment or face jail. —Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024

Williams was at the center of the government’s case against YSL, whose members have been accused of a variety of crimes, including murder, drug dealing and robbery. —Spin Staff, SPIN, 31 Oct. 2024

Lurie similarly wants to crack down on drug dealing and invest in the Police Department. —Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing dealing

• dealing box
• double-dealing
• self-dealing

Kids Definition

dealing

noun

1

plural : friendly or business relations

dealings with an automobile agency

2

: a way of acting or of doing business

fair dealing