26984 words

dealers

6 definitions • 12 examples
1
a person who trades in something:

Examples:

a second-hand car dealer
It has been alleged that the minister received a secret payoff from an arms dealer.
He is a dealer in Oriental carpets.
2
a person who sells illegal drugs:

Examples:

As with other drugs, the danger is when dealers mix ecstasy with other substances.
His dealer persuaded him to try heroin.
3
the person who deals the cards in a game:

Examples:

Shuffle the cards, pick a new dealer, and begin again.
The deck is changed only when the dealer changes.
4
a person or company that buys and sells something:

Examples:

a used-car dealer
5
a company or a person that sells a particular type of product:
6
a person or company that buys and sells shares, currencies, etc.:

Examples:

Bonuses paid to City of London dealers rose sharply this year.

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