English · Work & Business
trade
/treɪd/
[/treɪd/]
buying and selling
Beginnernoun
Definition
The activity of buying and selling goods and services, especially between countries or businesses.
Example
Trade between the two nations increased greatly after they signed the new agreement.
Trade between the two nations increased greatly after they signed the new agreement.
Etymology
From Middle Low German 'trade' (track, course), originally meaning a path or course of action.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for commerce, skilled crafts (a trade), and as a verb to exchange.