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trader

American  
[trey-der] / ˈtreɪ dər /

noun

  1. a person who trades; a merchant or businessperson.

  2. a ship used in trade, especially foreign trade.

  3. a member of a stock exchange trading privately and not on behalf of customers.

trader British  
/ ˈtreɪdə /

noun

  1. a person who engages in trade; dealer; merchant

  2. a vessel regularly employed in foreign or coastal trade

  3. stock exchange a member who operates mainly on his or her own account rather than for customers' accounts

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • nontrader noun
  • tradership noun
  • undertrader noun

Etymology

Origin of trader

First recorded in 1575–85; trade + -er 1

Example Sentences

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This is to say that the dollar is somewhat stronger than fundamentals alone justify—and for traders looking to chase the dollar rally, that’s important to know.

From Barron's

This is to say that the dollar is somewhat stronger than fundamentals alone justify—and for traders looking to chase the dollar rally, that’s important to know.

From Barron's

Prices for corn and soybean futures didn’t move much on Tuesday as traders are already expecting fewer acres of corn and more soybeans this year.

From Barron's

Futures markets indicate traders are now lined up behind wagers that the Fed’s rate target will end the year flat, although these trades have been volatile in recent weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal

The VIX index, a fear gauge, is around 29 points, indicating options traders expect heightened volatility.

From Barron's

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