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 The company has promised to fully reimburse any affected traders. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026 Caterpillar’s recent earnings report revealed that its revenue beat Wall Street expectations but by less than many traders had hoped. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2026 Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said officials would wait to see how conditions develop; traders trimmed expectations for rate increases through next summer, though hikes remain likely. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026 Before Wednesday’s decision, traders put the odds of a December hike at 78%, according to CME Group’s FedWatch tool. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trader
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trader
  1. dealer
  2. merchant
  3. businessman
  4. retailer
Noun
  • Meanwhile, third-party dealers on Newegg and Walmart have been offering the product for around $10,000.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
  • On the one hand, cheaper cars are moving faster off dealer lots.
    — Robert Ferris, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of dealer
Noun
  • Before buying or booking anything, make sure to keep final approval, set spending limits and check a merchant’s cancellation and return policies.
    — Marty Swant, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Until now, digital merchants and financial networks have shunned such payments as impractical, due in part to processing costs.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of merchant
Noun
  • Rodrigo Valentim, a 51-year-old businessman and supporter of Bolsonaro, said another Lula government would harm the economy.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Rodrigo Valentim, a 51-year-old businessman and supporter of Bolsonaro, said that another Lula government would harm the economy.
    — Eléonore Hughes, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of businessman
Noun
  • Sirhal said the retailer’s research that Target shoppers tend to mix three or more aesthetics in their home.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Luxury apartment towers such as MiCA Apartments and L Logan Square Apartments now line Milwaukee Avenue, and new retailers are moving in to serve recently arrived residents.
    — Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of retailer

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“Trader.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trader. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.

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