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
  • 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, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Definition of dealer
Noun
  • Lopez gets calls from exasperated merchants dealing with vandalism and with people blocking their storefronts.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • The merchants that seize the initiative in mining this data will have insights into their customers that their competitors don't.
    — Nandan Sheth, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of merchant
Noun
  • Local businessman Sherik Smith, an associate of Owens, was also charged and pleaded guilty in October 2024.
    — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • The businessman employed an array of shell companies and strawmen to sign documents on his behalf, and to stand in for him as operators of his companies, according to the affidavit.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of businessman
Noun
  • However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
    — Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 9 July 2026
  • Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 9 July 2026
Definition of retailer

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“Trader.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trader. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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