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

The renowned Somali French art dealer opened her Chicago outpost before expanding to Paris and Mexico City. — Rima Suqi, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

To address the hazard, Kia's new fix will be for dealers to install an electronic fuse assembly, free of charge — aimed at preventing ongoing operation of the seat motor if its switch becomes dislodged or otherwise damaged. — ABC News, 10 July 2026

During the late 1980s, the car passed though the hands of several respected sports-car dealers, and was twice-entered in the 1000-mile Mille Miglia Storica. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 10 July 2026

People were more likely to overdose, and the drug market moved from pharmacists into the hands of street dealers. — James Tuttle, The Conversation, 9 July 2026

Industry groups representing dentists, doctors, debt settlement firms, health insurers and car dealers all cut maximum $39,200 checks to Becerra in recent weeks. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

Money Metals Exchange is a precious metals dealer headquartered in Eagle, Idaho. — Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 8 July 2026

The vehicles all have special manufacturer or dealer plates that are logged every time one enters or exits. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 8 July 2026