trade
noun
1. the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
- Venice was an important center of trade with the East
- they are accused of conspiring to constrain trade
Definition categories: act, commerce, commercialism, mercantilism
2. the skilled practice of a practical occupation
- he learned his trade as an apprentice
Similar word(s): craft
Definition categories: act, business, job, line, occupation
3. the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers
Similar word(s): patronage
Definition categories: act, business
4. a particular instance of buying or selling
- I had no further trade with him
Similar word(s): deal
Definition categories: act, dealing, dealings, transaction
5. people who perform a particular kind of skilled work
- as they say in the trade
Similar word(s): craft
Definition categories: group, class, stratum
6. steady winds blowing from east to west above and below the equator
- they rode the trade winds going west
Definition categories: phenomenon
7. an equal exchange
Similar word(s): barter, swap, swop
Definition categories: act, exchange, interchange
Sentences with trade as a noun:
- I did no trades with them once the rumors started.
- The skilled trades were the first to organize modern labor unions.
- It is not a retail showroom. It is only for the trade.
- Even before noon there was considerable trade.
verb
1. engage in the trade of
Similar word(s): merchandise
Definition categories: possession
2. turn in as payment or part payment for a purchase
- trade in an old car for a new one
Definition categories: possession, change, exchange, interchange
3. be traded at a certain price or under certain conditions
- The stock traded around $20 a share
Definition categories: stative, sell
4. exchange or give (something) in exchange for
Similar word(s): swap, switch, swop
Definition categories: possession, change, exchange, interchange
5. do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood
Similar word(s): trade, deal, sell
Definition categories: possession, transact
Sentences with trade as a verb:
- This company trades in precious metal.
- Will you trade your precious watch for my earring?