trader

noun

trad·​er ˈtrā-dər 

1

: a person whose business is buying and selling or barter: such as

a

: merchant

b

: a person who buys and sells (something, such as stocks or commodities futures) in search of short-term profits

2

: a ship engaged in the coastal or foreign trade

Synonyms

• dealer
• merchant
• businessman
• retailer

Examples of trader in a Sentence

She is a stock trader.

early explorers and fur traders

Recent Examples on the Web

For traders focused on events, historical trends could provide an advantage, whether by positioning before earnings or responding to post-release movements. —Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025

The ancient Nabataeans were also formidable traders, trekking the deserts of the Arabian and Sinai peninsulas to deliver, among other goods, aromatic frankincense prized for its use in religious ceremonies. —Emily Feng, NPR, 27 Aug. 2025

The tension reflects a market in transition: Bitcoin maturing into a mainstream asset with declining volatility, and Ethereum emerging as the speculative playground for traders seeking risk. —Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025

The stock market closed at record highs Friday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell sparked confidence in a September rate cut among Wall Street traders. —Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 22 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing trader

• day trader
• free trader

Rhymes for trader

• aider
• fader
• grader
• kadir
• nadir
• prader
• raider
• schrader
• seder
• shader
• crusader
• invader

Kids Definition

trader

noun

trad·​er ˈtrād-ər 

1

: a person who trades

2

: a ship engaged in trade