Synonyms for

Dealer

Verb / ˈdi:lɜ: / Another word for dealer — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a person or business that sells or trades goods or services

Synonyms & similar words

trader bargainer monger principal trader seller merchant vendor salesperson retailer distributor agent middleman supplier broker shopkeeper businessman entrepreneur stockist peddler huckster chapman

Synonyms by register

Formal

vendor merchant purveyor stockist

Informal

trader seller hawker monger

Literary

purveyor dispenser

Antonyms

buyer consumer purchaser customer recipient user

Common collocations

  • car dealer
  • drug dealer
  • art dealer
  • poker dealer
  • authorized dealer
  • used car dealer
  • official dealer
  • card dealer

Word family

noun dealer
verb deal

Usage note

The word 'dealer' often carries negative connotations, especially when referring to illegal trades (e.g., drug dealer). It is generally neutral when referring to legitimate businesses (e.g., car dealer).

Example sentences

  1. The dealer sold me a new bike.
  2. The dealer gave me a good price for my old car.
  3. We need to find a reliable dealer to buy our products.
  4. The antique dealer had some unique items for sale.
  5. The art dealer sold a painting for a high price.

Quotes

  • Being a dealer is a great way to make a living in a market that never goes away.
  • I'm a dealer. I'm not a collector. I'm not doing it because I'm saving the art world.
  • I'm a drug dealer. I'm not a protestor.

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