Definition of "barter" in English

noun

1. An exchange of goods or services without the use of money.

   • We had no money so we had to live by barter.

2. The goods or services used in such an exchange.

   • The man used his watch as barter to pay for his tab.

verb

1. (ambitransitive) To exchange goods or services without involving money.

   • She bartered a bonsai for one of the rare books in my library.
   • You may be able to barter for some of the items you need at the local market.