C1nounbusinesshistory
US/ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
UK/ˈmɜː.tʃənt/
a person who buys and sells goods, especially in large amounts or with other countries
In context
In the 17th century, Japanese and Dutch merchants traded in Hoi An.
The rich silk merchant built a large house beside the river.
Online merchants must show clear prices, including delivery costs.
Words that go with merchant
adjective + noun
- wealthy merchantThe museum was once the home of a wealthy merchant.
- foreign merchantForeign merchants were allowed to trade only in certain ports.
noun + noun
- merchant shipA merchant ship carried tea and porcelain to Europe.
- wine merchantThe local wine merchant suggested a cheap French red.
- silk merchantHis grandfather was a silk merchant in Ha Dong.