merchant
Translation
merchant, trader, dealer
Examples
A local merchant sold us fresh fruit.
A local merchant sold us fresh fruit.
He is a successful wine merchant.
He is a successful wine merchant.
Grammar Patterns
a/an merchant a person who buys and sells goods. A local merchant sold us fresh fruit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: trader, dealer, seller, vendor
Etymology
From Old French 'marchant', from Latin 'mercari' (to trade), from 'merx' (merchandise).
Memory Tips
A 'merchant' sells 'merchandise' in a 'market'.