Trade

Quick meaning: Trade is a noun meaning (uncountable) The buying and selling of goods and services on a market.

Meaning

(uncountable) The buying and selling of goods and services on a market.

More Meanings

1. (countable) A particular instance of buying or selling, or a series of related transactions executed as a single investment.
2. (countable) An idea or strategy for an investment on a market.
3. (countable) An instance of bartering items in exchange for one another.
4. (countable) Those who perform a particular kind of skilled work.
5. (countable) Those engaged in an industry or group of related industries.
6. (countable) The skilled practice of a practical occupation.
7. (countable or uncountable) An occupation in the secondary sector, as opposed to an agricultural, professional or military one.

Example Sentences

He learned his trade as an apprentice.

I did no trades with them once the rumors started.

"Sell America" is the latest trade on Wall Street.

It is not a retail showroom. It is only for the trade.

Word Forms

• trades
• trading
• traded

Synonyms for trade

Depending on context, synonyms include exchange, merchandise, traffic, truck, wrixle, commerce.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sell, merchandise, barter, trade in, swap, swop.

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