Cool MateMeaning of Merchant
a person who buys and sells goods in large quantities, especially one who imports and exports goods
In simple words: A person or business that sells goods.
Merchant in a sentence
- a **coal/wine merchant**
- Venice was once a city of rich merchants.
- The credit cards are accepted by 10 million merchants worldwide.
- a speed merchant *(= somebody who likes to drive fast)*
- noise merchants *(= for example, a band who make a lot of noise)*
- The doom merchants who said television would kill off the book were wrong.
- The prophets of doom who said television would kill off the book were wrong.
How to use Merchant
Used in contexts related to trade and commerce. It is more common in formal contexts or when discussing historical trade. It might be less appropriate in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
merchant + object
Memory hint
Think of 'merch' for short — imagine a shop full of items for sale.
Related words
Synonyms for Merchant
- trader
- seller
- dealer
- vendor
- shopkeeper
Common mistakes with Merchant
- Confused with 'merchandise' - 'merchant' refers to the person, not the goods.
- Using it in informal contexts where 'seller' would be more appropriate.
- Incorrectly pluralizing as 'merchantses'.
Merchant appears in
Merchant in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تاجر
شخص أو شركة تبيع البضائع.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বণিক, ব্যবসায়ী
একজন ব্যক্তি বা ব্যবসা প্রতিষ্ঠান যিনি জিনিসপত্র বিক্রি করেন।
- GermanDeutsch
Kaufmann, Händler
Eine Person oder ein Geschäft, das Waren verkauft.
- SpanishEspañol
Comerciante
Una persona o negocio que vende cosas.
- Persianفارسی
تاجر
شخص یا کسبوکاری که کالا میفروشد.
- FrenchFrançais
Marchand
Une personne ou une entreprise qui vend des trucs.
- Hindiहिन्दी
व्यापारी
एक व्यक्ति या व्यवसाय जो सामान बेचता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Mercante
Una persona o un'azienda che vende prodotti.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Mercador
Uma pessoa ou empresa que vende produtos.
- RussianРусский
Торговец, купец
Человек или компания, которая продает товары.
- Urduاردو
تاجر, سوداگر
ایک شخص یا کاروبار جو سامان فروخت کرتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
商人
卖东西的人或公司。
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Frequently asked questions about Merchant
What does Merchant mean?
A person or business that sells goods.
What is the definition of Merchant?
a person who buys and sells goods in large quantities, especially one who imports and exports goods
How do you use Merchant in a sentence?
a **coal/wine merchant**
Can you give another example of Merchant?
Venice was once a city of rich merchants.
What are synonyms for Merchant?
Common alternatives include trader, seller, dealer, vendor, shopkeeper.
What is the opposite of Merchant?
Opposite meanings include customer, buyer.
What words go with Merchant?
It commonly pairs with prosperous, rich, wealthy, fleet, marine, navy.
What are common mistakes when using Merchant?
Confused with 'merchandise' - 'merchant' refers to the person, not the goods. Using it in informal contexts where 'seller' would be more appropriate. Incorrectly pluralizing as 'merchantses'.
How do you pronounce Merchant?
US: /["/ˈmɜːrtʃənt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈmɜːtʃənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Merchant?
Used in contexts related to trade and commerce. It is more common in formal contexts or when discussing historical trade. It might be less appropriate in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Merchant?
"Merchant" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.