merchant
noun [ C ]
COMMERCE uk/ˈmɜːtʃənt/ usa person or business that buys and sells products in large amounts for profit, often trading with other countries:
grain/cotton/wine merchants
a business that sells directly to the public either from a store or through the internet:
Experienced merchants said that the fee structure for accepting cards is confusing.
Local merchants experienced a revenue boost in the lead up to Thanksgiving.
Most online merchants will email you an order confirmation with details of your purchase.
See also
futures commission merchant
mass merchant
retail merchant
retailer
merchant
adjective [ before noun ]
uk/ˈmɜːtʃənt/ us COMMERCE
used to describe people or businesses connected with buying or selling goods:
merchant customers/families/fees
TRANSPORT
connected with the ships that carry goods by sea:
merchant fleet/seaman