(~s)
Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.
1.
A ~ is a person whose business involves buying and selling things. (BUSINESS)
...an antique ~.
...~s in commodities and financial securities.
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see also wheeler-~
2.
A ~ is someone who buys and sells illegal drugs.
They aim to clear every ~ from the street.
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