dealer

/diːlər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or business that sells or distributes goods or services, especially of a particular type, such as a car dealer or a real-estate dealer.

“The car dealer offered us a great deal on the new model.”

2. verb

To sell or distribute goods or services, especially in a particular way or on a large scale.

“The company will be dealing in international markets soon.”

3. verb

To handle or manage something, especially a situation or a problem.

“She will deal with the difficult customer on the phone.”

4. noun

A card in a card game, such as poker, that is dealt to a player.

“He won the hand with a strong dealer in poker.”

Synonyms

  • merchant
  • seller
  • trader
  • vendor

Antonyms

  • buyer
  • purchaser