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

During peak times, trades can take minutes and cost more than $30, which is untenable for both retail users and professional traders. —Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

In fact, some traders refuse to buy breakouts at all-time highs because of how far a stock needs to advance just to reach that point. —Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025

That’s the widespread expectation among traders, though several economic reports coming this week could change things. —Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Sep. 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

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