Merchandiser — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈmər-chən-ˌdīz/ mer·chan·dise

Meaning & Definition of Merchandiser

Merchandiser (verb)

  1. to buy and sell in business
  2. to promote for or as if for sale
  3. to carry on commerce, trade

Merchandiser (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a buyer and seller of goods for profit

    "the wholesale merchandiser makes a 15% profit on those toys"

    similar: dealer, merchant, trader, tradesman, trafficker
    related: businessman, enterpriser, entrepreneur, buyer, marketer, purchaser, hawker, huckster, hustler, peddler, retailer, seller, shopkeeper, storekeeper, vendor, engrosser, monopolist, jobber, middleman, wholesaler, distributor, provider, provisioner, purveyor, supplier

  2. the person in a business deal who hands over an item in exchange for money

    "a scattering of small merchandisers selling souvenirs around the fairgrounds"

    similar: broker, dealer, seller, vendor
    related: merchant, trader, tradesman, auctioneer, concessionaire, black marketer, bootlegger, fence, fencer, hustler, scalper, smuggler, trafficker, discounter, distributor, e-tailer, exporter, jobber, reseller, retailer, wholesaler, chapman (British), hawker, huckster, peddler, salesclerk, salesman, salesperson, saleswoman, shopgirl, bargainer, haggler, horse trader, palterer
    opposite: buyer, purchaser
    near: consumer, end user, user

Related Entry: Merchandise (verb)

Merchandise is a different word from Merchandiser. The synonyms below are for merchandise, not for merchandiser.

  1. to offer for sale to the public

    "the now-familiar practice of stores merchandising goods at dramatically lower prices on the day after Thanksgiving"

    similar: deal (in), market, put up, retail, sell, vend
    related: presell, wholesale, remarket, resell, hawk, peddle, barter, distribute, exchange, export, handle, trade, traffic (in), advertise, ballyhoo, boost, plug, promote, tout, bargain, chaffer, dicker, haggle, horse-trade, palter, auction, provide, supply, carry, keep, stock
    opposite: buy, purchase

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Merchandiser

The most common words with a similar meaning to Merchandiser:

dealer, merchant, trader, tradesman, trafficker, broker, seller, vendor

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Merchandiser

Words with the opposite meaning of Merchandiser:

buyer, purchaser

Related Words for Merchandiser

businessman, enterpriser, entrepreneur, buyer, marketer, purchaser, hawker, huckster, hustler, peddler, retailer, shopkeeper, storekeeper, engrosser, monopolist, jobber, middleman, wholesaler, distributor, provider, provisioner, purveyor, supplier, auctioneer, concessionaire, black marketer, bootlegger, fence, fencer, scalper

Near Antonyms of Merchandiser

consumer, end user, user

Word Forms of Merchandiser

Inflections: merchandised, merchandized, merchandising, merchandizing

Derived words: merchandiser (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Merchandiser

First known use: 14th centuryi

Frequently Asked Questions about Merchandiser

What does "Merchandiser" mean?

"Merchandiser" means to buy and sell in business. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to buy and sell in business. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Merchandiser"?

Other words for "Merchandiser" include dealer, merchant, trader, tradesman, trafficker, broker, seller and vendor. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Merchandiser" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Merchandiser"?

There are 53 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Merchandiser". Common alternatives include dealer, merchant, trader, tradesman, trafficker, broker, seller and vendor.

What is the opposite of "Merchandiser"?

Antonyms of "Merchandiser" include buyer and purchaser. Near antonyms include consumer, end user and user.

How do you use "Merchandiser" in a sentence?

Examples of "Merchandiser" in a sentence: "the wholesale merchandiser makes a 15% profit on those toys"; "a scattering of small merchandisers selling souvenirs around the fairgrounds".

Is "Merchandiser" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Merchandiser" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Merchandiser"?

"Merchandiser" is pronounced /ˈmər-chən-ˌdīz/ and divided into syllables as mer·chan·dise.

What is the origin of the word "Merchandiser"?

First known use: 14th centuryi.