Dealer

Pronunciation: /ˈdiː.lər/

Definitions of dealer

noun A person or business that buys and sells goods or services for profit

Example Sentences

A1 The dealer sold me a new car.

A2 The dealer offered me a discount on the furniture.

B1 The antique dealer specializes in rare collectibles.

B2 The art dealer negotiated a deal for a valuable painting.

C1 The drug dealer was arrested for trafficking illegal substances.

C2 The dealer at the casino was known for his poker skills.

Examples of dealer in a Sentence

formal The dealer at the art auction was very knowledgeable about the pieces up for sale.

informal I heard that the car dealer down the street is having a big sale this weekend.

slang My friend is a blackjack dealer at the casino and makes good money in tips.

figurative She was known as the dealer of gossip in our group of friends.

Grammatical Forms of dealer

• past tense: dealt
• plural: dealers
• comparative: more dealer
• superlative: most dealer
• present tense: deal
• future tense: will deal
• perfect tense: have dealt
• continuous tense: dealing
• singular: dealer
• positive degree: dealer
• infinitive: to deal
• gerund: dealing
• participle: dealing

Origin and Evolution of dealer

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'dealer' originated from the Middle English word 'dele', which means to divide or distribute.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'dealer' evolved to refer to a person or business involved in buying and selling goods or services, often specializing in a particular product or industry.