Dealer

Definition

Dealer refers to a person or business involved in the buying and selling of goods or services. The term is also used in card games to describe the individual responsible for distributing the cards during play.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈdiːlər/
• Respelling: DEE-lur

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈdiːlə/
• Respelling: DEE-luh

The pronunciation of "dealer" is nearly identical in both American and British English, with a slight difference in the ending sound.

Etymology

The word "dealer" comes from the Middle English word "delen," meaning "to divide or distribute," which is derived from the Old English "dælan." Over time, the term evolved to refer to someone who engages in the trade of goods or services, as well as a person who deals cards in games.

Derivatives

• Deal (verb)
• Dealing (noun)
• Undealt (adjective)
• Dealer's choice (phrase)
• Dealership (noun)

Synonyms

• Trader
• Merchant
• Vendor

Antonyms

• Buyer
• Consumer
• Client

Usage

The term "dealer" is commonly used in business, commerce, and card games. In business, a dealer buys and sells goods such as automobiles, art, or financial products. In card games, a dealer is the player responsible for distributing cards. The term can also be used informally to refer to someone who distributes illegal substances.

Related Terms

• Broker: A person who buys and sells goods or assets for others.
• Distributor: An agent who supplies goods to retailers.
• Middleman: A person or company that buys goods from producers and sells them to retailers or consumers.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A person or business involved in buying and selling goods or services: Describes an individual or organization engaged in trade or commerce.
  • Example: "The car dealer offered a discount on the new model."
• The person who distributes cards in a game: Refers to the individual who manages the distribution of cards during a card game.
  • Example: "The dealer shuffled the deck and dealt the cards."