Definitions

1. noun

a person who buys and sells goods, especially on a large scale, either wholesale or retail

“The merchant had a successful business in importing exotic spices.”

2. verb

to buy and sell goods, especially in large quantities

“The company will merchant the electronics online and in-store.”

3. verb

to engage in trade or commerce, especially on a large scale

“The city merchants have been lobbying for better trade deals.”