Word: Merchant

Pronunciation

/ˈmɜːrʧənt/

Definitions

• Noun: A person who buys or sells goods in large quantities, especially one who trades with foreign countries or supplies merchandise to retailers. Example: “The spice merchant traveled from port to port to sell his exotic wares.”

Example Sentence:

• “The wealthy silk merchant was renowned for his fair trade practices throughout the region.”

Phrases:

• “Merchant navy”: The commercial fleet of ships that carries cargo and passengers internationally.
• “Merchant bank”: A financial institution that deals with underwriting, issuing, and trading securities for corporations and governments.
• “Merchant of Venice”: A famous play by William Shakespeare about a Jewish moneylender named Shylock.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “During the Renaissance, Italian merchants played a significant role in the economic growth of their cities.”
• “She decided to open her own boutique, becoming a merchant of unique handmade jewelry.”

Synonyms

• Trader
• Dealer
• Seller
• Shopkeeper
• Businessman/Businesswoman
• Retailer
• Entrepreneur
• Salesperson