Synonyms of dealer

dealer

noun

1

as in trader

a buyer and seller of goods for profit

a dealer in fine fabrics

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trader
• merchant
• retailer
• businessman
• buyer
• trafficker
• vendor
• distributor
• purchaser
• seller
• tradesman
• supplier
• merchandiser
• entrepreneur
• marketer
• wholesaler
• peddler
• provider
• storekeeper
• shopkeeper
• huckster
• hawker
• middleman
• monopolist
• purveyor
• hustler
• jobber
• enterpriser
• engrosser
• provisioner

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• seller
• vendor
• merchant
• trader
• salesman
• retailer
• broker
• distributor
• merchandiser
• wholesaler
• auctioneer
• reseller
• smuggler
• salesperson
• exporter
• concessionaire
• bootlegger
• trafficker
• peddler
• fence
• scalper
• tradesman
• huckster
• discounter
• saleswoman
• hawker
• fencer
• hustler
• jobber
• salesclerk
• haggler
• chapman
• black marketer
• shopgirl
• horse trader
• e-tailer
• bargainer
• palterer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• buyer
• purchaser
• consumer
• user
• end user

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dealer

Rice had a side hustle as a vintage dealer and brought in plenty of pieces from the same era, including 1950s sofas by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, a pair of 1970s blue suede armchairs, and benches from France with colorful bases. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026

Data from Edmunds shows these cars spend an average of 38 days on dealer lots in the second quarter of both 2025 and 2026. — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

After all, Bentley dealers have to sell these cars to Bentley customers. — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 27 Aug. 2026

At one point, Georgia O’Keeffe had to convince her own dealer, Edith Herbert, to buy some of Kusama’s work to keep her afloat. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026

While collectors and dealers navigate more challenging terrain, signs point to a maturing market. — Payal Uttam, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026

As dealers look to sell their remaining 2025 and 2026 inventory and make room for 2027 boats, the show represents a great time to take advantage of deals. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026

Simonian and German Lebanese dealer Roben Dib were both arrested (Simonian in 2023, Dib in 2022) in connection to the investigation. — News Desk, Artforum, 26 Aug. 2026

Atlanta Build your vinyl collection with records from professional shops and collectors as well as dealers. — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026