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merchants

Pronunciation: [ˈmɜrʧənts]

Word

Context: "business"

(noun) people or companies that sell goods to customers. They buy products from manufacturers and then sell them to consumers in shops or markets.

Example

The merchants at the market offer fresh fruits and vegetables every weekend.

Example

The merchants couldn't sell much because there were not enough customers.

Example

What types of goods do the merchants sell in this area?

Context: "trade"

(noun) traders who buy and sell things, especially on a larger scale. These merchants often import and export goods between countries.

Example

Ancient merchants traveled across the desert to trade spices and silk.

Example

The merchants failed to deliver the products on time, which upset their clients.

Example

How did the merchants connect different cultures through trade?

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