trader

noun

ˈtrā-dər How to pronounce trader (audio)
Definition of tradernext
as in dealer
a buyer and seller of goods for profit a coffee trader

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Recent Examples of trader That's a key technical level watched and used by traders, illustrating a stock or index's trend. — Zev Fima,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 5 July 2026 This story is based on vessel tracking data compiled by Bloomberg, figures from Vortexa and Kpler, another leading analytics firm, and conversations with more than a dozen shipbrokers, traders and other industry insiders. — Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 2026 Sportsbook odds can also reflect risk management and bettor demand, while prediction markets can be influenced by liquidity and trader composition. — Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 Named after the first Europeans to travel in this part of the country—the French fur traders known as Voyageurs—this park is famous for its water sports. — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for trader
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trader
  1. dealer
  2. merchant
  3. businessman
  4. retailer
Noun
  • Galleries and private dealers, by contrast, often had greater difficulty adjusting pricing expectations.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026
  • The spot price reflects the metal's current market value, while the premium covers costs such as manufacturing, distribution and the dealer's markup.
    — Javier Simon, USA Today, 16 July 2026
Definition of dealer
Noun
  • Dillin believes there could be neighborhood film liaisons, a neutral party with actual film experience who can educate neighbors and merchants on challenges and explain the realities of a film shoot.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 July 2026
  • After viewers observed how Ormund dyed the hair of a merchant boy blonde to pass him off as Prince Daeron Targaryen, the reactions swiftly commenced online.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
Definition of merchant
Noun
  • Ali al-Zaidi, a businessman with no political background, emerged as a consensus candidate in Iraq after months of deadlock over the premiership following last year’s parliamentary elections.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • Stewart’s campaign identifies him as a conservative businessman, Marine, and community leader.
    — Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 13 July 2026
Definition of businessman
Noun
  • The shift away from fixer-uppers also showed up in earnings reports from home improvement retailers.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • The members-only retailer continues to execute, but its valuation remains the biggest hurdle.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz,Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Definition of retailer

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“Trader.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trader. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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