dealer

[ˈdiːlə(r)]

dealer Definition

  • 1a person or company that buys and sells goods, especially illegal drugs
  • 2a person who sells a particular type of product or service
  • 3a person who distributes the cards in a game

Using dealer: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dealer" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was arrested for being a drug dealer.

  • Example

    The car dealer offered me a good price for my old car.

  • Example

    The dealer shuffled the cards and dealt them to the players.

dealer Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with dealer

  • a person or company that buys and sells works of art

    Example

    The art dealer sold the painting for a record-breaking price.

  • a person who sells illegal drugs

    Example

    The police arrested several drug dealers in the area.

  • a person or company that sells new or used cars

    Example

    I bought my car from a reputable car dealer.

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Summary: dealer in Brief

A 'dealer' [ˈdiːlə(r)] is a person or company that buys and sells goods, such as illegal drugs, or distributes cards in a game. It can also refer to a person who sells a particular type of product or service, like a car dealer. Other phrases include 'art dealer' and 'drug dealer.'

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