dealer

noun

Definition of dealernext
1
as in trader
a buyer and seller of goods for profit a dealer in fine fabrics

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2
as in seller
the person in a business deal who hands over an item in exchange for money if both the dealer and the buyer are happy, then the item sold at a fair price

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  1. trader
  2. seller
  3. merchant
  4. vendor
Noun
  • The momentum shows no signs of slowing — among seasoned traders and newcomers alike.
    Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
  • As of Wednesday, Wall Street traders were nearly unanimous that the Fed would cut the federal funds rate, which acts as a benchmark for other borrowing rates in the economy, by a quarter-point.
    Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of trader
Noun
  • In 2024, the RAV4 is still a hot seller, but it’s never seen a form like this one.
    Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
  • On the flip side, international sellers could benefit if, as happened in 2016, the value of the U.S. dollar dips in the wake of a Trump victory.
    Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of seller
Noun
  • The city and Village merchants cannot thank them enough.
    Yan Zhao, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • There are large-scale merchants doing a lot of business there, so our platform is attuned for their needs.
    Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of merchant
Noun
  • Two children wearing masks and a food vendor are the only Black people in the video, even though Black people make up 70% of the town’s population.
    Kff Health News, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Always prioritize vendors with ethical and well-disclosed AI policies.
    Greg Brunk, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of vendor
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