Definition of "merchant" in English

noun

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. (informal, sometimes derogatory) Someone who is noted for a stated type of activity or behaviour.

   • He's some kind of speed merchant — he drives way too fast.
   • Goal merchant Smith scored twice again in the match against Mudchester Rovers.

5. (obsolete) A supercargo.

verb

1. As a resident of a region, to buy goods from a non-resident and sell them to another non-resident.

   • a merchanting service