English / word
merchant
noun B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
a person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially one dealing with foreign countries
a person or company involved in the trade of goods, especially in large quantities; a person or company involved in the trade of goods, especially in large quantities
In context
01
Spice merchants traveled long sea routes to sell goods.
02
Local merchants set up stalls around the town square.
Synonyms
trader,dealer,vendor
Antonyms
buyer,customer,consumer
Collocations
merchant ship,merchant trade,local merchant