trader

noun
UK: /ˈtreɪ.dər/
US: /ˈtreɪ.dɚ/

  1. A person who buys and sells things.

    1. My dad is a trader at the local market.
    2. The stock trader made a large profit this quarter because of market volatility.

  2. A person who works on a stock exchange buying and selling shares.

    1. He is a stock trader in New York City.
    2. The experienced trader predicted the market crash and adjusted his portfolio accordingly.

  3. A country or business that takes part in trade with a specific region or in a specific commodity.

    1. China is a big trader with many countries.
    2. The coffee trader secured a deal with a new plantation in South America.

Synonyms

seller broker buyer vendor merchant
trader verb

  1. To engage in buying and selling goods or services.

    1. They trader spices from Asia.
    2. Some companies trader carbon credits to offset their environmental impact.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "trader" in English means: A person who buys and sells things., A person who works on a stock exchange buying and selling shares., A country or business that takes part in trade with a specific region or in a specific commodity..

The phonetic transcription of "trader" is /ˈtreɪ.dər/ in British English and /ˈtreɪ.dɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "trader": seller, broker, buyer, vendor, merchant.

Example usage of "trader": "My dad is a trader at the local market.". More examples on the page.