merchant
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
The restoration on the Mills Act Property, which provides tax incentives to upkeep historic homes, has required an ecosystem of experts, including a colorist and curatorial rug merchant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Asked whether Iran would impose tolls on merchant vessels passing through the vital waterway, Caine said it was a “hypothetical” scenario — a response Kennedy rejected.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
If Washington represented the patriotic side of the American Revolution, Thomas Willing, America’s leading merchant and banker at the time, represented the interested side.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the multi award-winning and critically acclaimed BBC sitcom was set at Slough paper merchant Wernham-Hogg.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Early this morning a large dog, a half-bred mastiff belonging to a coal merchant close to Tate Hill Pier, was found dead in the roadway opposite to its master’s yard.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
![]()
Those merchants were among companies that had for years used a U.S. trade provision known as de minimis to ship orders of $800 or less directly to American consumers from overseas duty free.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Some have privately expressed concern that such a deal could prompt backlash from lawmakers, regulators and merchants, the people added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Along the Pacific coast, such values clashed with those of the merchants and seafarers who had relocated from the American northeast.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
"Is it fair that our people are devouring each other?" lamented 71-year-old Maria Esther Bernal, who rented shops to Chinese merchants, all of which were looted.
From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026
Other merchants were yelling angrily at the customer for falsely accusing the squid merchant.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing merchant
The Industrial Revolution - Introductory
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The Renaissance and Early Modern European History - Introductory
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Medieval Europe - Introductory
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!