trade — the activity of buying and selling goods and services
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the activity of buying and selling goods and services
Pronunciation (IPA): /treɪd/
Example Sentences
- My dad wants to trade his old phone for a toaster - talk about a weird exchange!
- She learned the trade of making coffee so well that even machines got jealous.
- International trade connects countries around the world.
trade
NOUN[/treɪd/]
the activity of buying and selling goods and services

a friendly merchant hands over a basket of fresh fruits to a customer while receiving coins in return. The customer examines the quality of the apples and oranges before making the payment. As money changes hands, the merchant smiles and begins arranging more produce on his stall. Other vendors nearby are engaged in similar exchanges with their own customers. The busy marketplace buzzes with people carrying bags of purchased goods. the activity of buying and selling goods and services
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“My dad wants to trade his old phone for a toaster - talk about a weird exchange!”
“She learned the trade of making coffee so well that even machines got jealous.”
“International trade connects countries around the world.”
“Would you trade places with a celebrity for a day?”
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