merchant
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: merchants · merchanting · merchanted
Sense 1
A person who traffics in commodities for profit.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
The owner or operator of a retail business.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
As a resident of a region, to buy goods from a non-resident and sell them to another non-resident.
Verb
Examples
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 “merchant” mean?
A person who traffics in commodities for profit.
Is “merchant” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.