Definition of merchant
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: a buyer and seller of commodities for profit : trader
2
: the operator of a retail business : storekeeper
3
: one that is noted for a particular quality or activity : specialist
a speed merchant on the base paths
merchant
adjectiveDefinition of merchant (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: of, relating to, used in, or engaged in commerce
The city's reputation, though, is as a merchant city in this nation historically known for its traders.— Peter Theroux
2
: of, relating to, or used in a merchant marine
part of the merchant fleet One hundred years ago, a group of 11 senators blocked a bill that would have allowed U.S. merchant ships to arm themselves against German U-boats as World War I raged in Europe.— James Hohmann
merchant
verb
merchanted; merchanting; merchants
Definition of merchant (Entry 3 of 3)
: to deal or trade in
archaic
: to deal or trade as a merchant
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