trade

A2
Pronunciation
/tɹeɪd/
/tɹeɪd/
Noun
15 definition(s)
1 Definition

Buying and selling of goods and services on a market.

Synonyms
commerce
2 Definition

A particular instance of buying or selling.

Synonyms
barter deal
Example Sentences
  • I did no trades with them once the rumors started.
3 Definition

An instance of bartering items in exchange for one another.

4 Definition

Those who perform a particular kind of skilled work.

Synonyms
business
Example Sentences
  • The skilled trades were the first to organize modern labor unions.
5 Definition

Those engaged in an industry or group of related industries.

Example Sentences
  • It is not a retail showroom. It is only for the trade.
6 Definition

The skilled practice of a practical occupation.

Synonyms
craft
Example Sentences
  • He learned his trade as an apprentice.
7 Definition

An occupation in the secondary sector, as opposed to an agricultural, professional or military one.

Example Sentences
  • After failing his entrance exams, he decided to go into a trade.
8 Definition

The business given to a commercial establishment by its customers.

Synonyms
patronage
Example Sentences
  • Even before noon there was considerable trade.
9 Definition

(chiefly in the plural) Steady winds blowing from east to west above and below the equator.

Example Sentences
  • They rode the trades going west.
10 Definition

(only as plural) A publication intended for participants in an industry or related group of industries.

Example Sentences
  • Rumors about layoffs are all over the trades.
11 Definition

A brief sexual encounter.

Example Sentences
  • Josh picked up some trade last night.
12 Definition

Instruments of any occupation.

13 Definition

Refuse or rubbish from a mine.

14 Definition

A track or trail; a way; a path; passage.

15 Definition

Course; custom; practice; occupation.

Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

To engage in trade.

Synonyms
deal
Example Sentences
  • This company trades (in) precious metal.
2 Definition

To be traded at a certain price or under certain conditions.

Example Sentences
  • Apple is trading at $200.
3 Definition

To give (something) in exchange for.

Synonyms
exchange swap switch truck
Example Sentences
  • Will you trade your precious watch for my earring?
4 Definition

To give someone a plant and receive a different one in return.

5 Definition

To do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood.

Synonyms
do business
6 Definition

To have dealings; to be concerned or associated (with).