barter

²barter

noun

Definition of BARTER

1

: the act or practice of carrying on trade by bartering

2

: the thing given in exchange in bartering

Examples of BARTER

1. The tribes use a system of barter.
2. The explorers used blankets and other supplies for barter to get food from the native people.

First Known Use of BARTER

15th century

Related to BARTER

Synonyms: back-and-forth, exchange, commutation, dicker, quid pro quo, swap, trade, trade-off, truck

Related Words: replacement, substitution; reciprocation, recompense, requital; bargain, deal, horse trade, negotiation, transaction; bargaining, dealing, dickering, haggling, horse trading; logrolling

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Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

Rhymes with BARTER

carter, charter, garter, martyr, starter, tartar