trader

noun

trad·​er ˈtrā-dər 

1

: a person whose business is buying and selling or barter: such as

a

: merchant

b

: a person who buys and sells (something, such as stocks or commodities futures) in search of short-term profits

2

: a ship engaged in the coastal or foreign trade

Synonyms

• dealer
• merchandiser
• merchant
• tradesman
• trafficker

Examples of trader in a Sentence

She is a stock trader.

early explorers and fur traders

Recent Examples on the Web

These force traders to sell their assets at market price to settle their debts and help push the asset’s price even lower. —Tanaya MacHeel,dylan Butts, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025

Volatility gripped markets as traders closed out a dismal February that wiped out some gains. —John Towfighi, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025

The trader had meant to sell just $58 million worth of stocks, but accidentally issued an order to sell $444 billion, the majority of which was blocked before being sold. —William Gavin, Quartz, 28 Feb. 2025

These financial instruments involve significant risk and are typically suited for experienced investors or traders looking to speculate on short-term gold price movements. —Gabriel O Rodríguez, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing trader

• day trader
• free trader

Rhymes for trader

• aider
• fader
• grader
• kadir
• nadir
• prader
• raider
• schrader
• seder
• shader
• crusader
• invader

Kids Definition

trader

noun

trad·​er ˈtrād-ər 

1

: a person who trades

2

: a ship engaged in trade