trade

noun
UK: /treɪd/
US: /treɪd/

  1. The activity of buying, selling, or exchanging goods or services.

    1. I made a trade for new shoes. [ ] [ ]
    2. International trade is vital for the economic growth of many countries. [ ] [ ]

  2. A specific area of business or industry.

    1. He works in the building trade. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company has a strong presence in the retail trade sector. [ ] [ ]

  3. A skilled occupation or craft.

    1. My grandfather taught me a trade. [ ] [ ]
    2. Learning a trade can provide a stable and fulfilling career path. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

business commerce exchange barter deal traffic
trade verb

  1. To buy, sell, or exchange goods or services.

    1. I want to trade cards with you. [ ] [ ]
    2. Investors often trade stocks online to manage their portfolios effectively. [ ] [ ]

  2. To exchange something for something else.

    1. We can trade places for a while. [ ] [ ]
    2. The two countries agreed to trade prisoners as a gesture of goodwill. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "trade" in English means: The activity of buying, selling, or exchanging goods or services., A specific area of business or industry., A skilled occupation or craft..

The phonetic transcription of "trade" is /treɪd/ in British English and /treɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "trade": business, commerce, exchange, barter, deal, traffic.

Example usage of "trade": "I made a trade for new shoes.". More examples on the page.