dealer
/ˈdiːlə(ɹ)/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: dealers
Sense 1
Meaning · English
One who deals in goods, especially automobiles; a middleman.
Noun
Examples
That used car dealer gave me a great deal on my 1962 rusted-out Volkswagen bug!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A drug dealer, one who peddles illicit drugs.
Noun
Examples
It's true that all the men you knew were dealers
Who said they were through with dealing
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dealer” mean?
One who deals in goods, especially automobiles; a middleman.
Is “dealer” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.