Meaning & Definition of word "Dealer"
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Dealer
/ˈdiːlər/
noun:
- 1. A person or business that buys and sells a particular type of goods.
- Example: The car dealer offered a wide variety of vehicles on the lot.
- 2. A person who distributes cards to players in a card game.
- Example: As the dealer shuffled the deck, everyone at the table watched in anticipation.
- 3. A person who trades in illegal goods.
- Example: The police arrested a dealer suspected of selling narcotics in the neighborhood.
Etymology
Middle English dele, meaning to divide or distribute.
Common Phrases and Expressions
car dealer:
A business or person selling vehicles.
drug dealer:
Someone who sells illegal drugs.
stock dealer:
A person who buys and sells shares.
wholesale dealer:
A person who sells goods in large quantities.
retail dealer:
A person who sells goods in small quantities.
Related Words
trader:
A person who buys and sells goods.
vendor:
A person who sells or offers goods for sale.
broker:
An intermediary who facilitates transactions.
distributor:
A person or company that supplies goods to retailers.
Slang Meanings of dealer
Meaning: A drug dealer.
Example Sentence: He's known as the dealer in that part of town.
Meaning: A person involved in illegal trade.
Example Sentence: They caught the dealer selling stolen merchandise.