Exchanger

/ɪkˈsteɪndʒər/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A person or entity that exchanges one thing for another, particularly currency or goods.
The money exchanger at the airport offered a competitive rate for foreign currency.
A device or system that facilitates the transfer of energy, such as heat, from one medium to another.
The heat exchanger in the air conditioning unit efficiently transfers heat to improve cooling.
A person involved in trading or trading financial assets.
As an experienced exchanger in the stock market, she knew when to buy and sell to maximize profits.

Etymology

From the word 'exchange' with the suffix '-er', indicating one who does.

Common Phrases and Expressions

money exchanger
A business that converts one currency into another.
heat exchanger
A device that transfers heat between two or more fluids.

Related Words

exchange
The act of giving one thing and receiving another.
converter
A device or person that converts something from one form to another.

Slang Meanings

Money changer
I found a local exchanger who helped me with the pesos.
Trade-off artist
He's known as an exchanger in the barter community.