trader

[ trey-der ]

noun

1. a person who trades; a merchant or businessperson.
2. a ship used in trade, especially foreign trade.
3. a member of a stock exchange trading privately and not on behalf of customers.

trader

/ ˈtreɪdə /

noun

1. a person who engages in trade; dealer; merchant
2. a vessel regularly employed in foreign or coastal trade
3. stock exchange a member who operates mainly on his or her own account rather than for customers' accounts

Derived Forms

• ˈtraderˌship, noun

Other Words From

• trader·ship noun
• non·trader noun
• under·trader noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of trader¹

First recorded in 1575–85; trade + -er ¹

Example Sentences

A French trader reportedly won nearly $50 million after predicting Trump would win the popular vote, the Wall Street Journal reported.

From Salon

The outgoing chairperson, Chad's former Prime Minister Moussa Faki Mahamat, was content to be a trader in the political bazaar of the Trump-Biden years.

From BBC

On Sunday, Kenneth is planning on returning to work as a crew member at Trader Joe’s.

From Los Angeles Times

Tanjapatkul said in his interview with the FBI that he considered himself a “collector, trader, and hoarder of gear,” according to the FBI affidavit.

From Los Angeles Times

Karen’s viral acts include calling the police on a young Black girl selling water on her block, throwing her grocery basket at Trader Joe’s employees when asked to wear a mask during the pandemic and calling the police on a Black family who dared to barbecue in the park.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• dealer
• merchant
• seller
• stockbroker
• trafficker