merchant

/ˈmɜːtʃənt/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

A person who traffics in commodities for profit.

2

The owner or operator of a retail business.

3

A trading vessel; a merchantman.

4

Someone who is noted for a stated type of activity or behaviour.

5

A supercargo.

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Antonyms

purchaser

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

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Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

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Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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