outtrade

[ out-treyd ]

verb (used with object)

, out·trad·ed, out·trad·ing.

1. to outdo in trading; get the better of in a trade.

Word History and Origins

Origin of outtrade¹

First recorded in 1670–80; out- + trade

Example Sentences

Abroad, allies whom we rescued from the shambles of World War II defy us, former enemies whom we defeated now often outproduce and outtrade us.

From Time Magazine Archive