trade
Plural
trades
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the activity of exchanging goods or services
- The trade between the two countries has increased significantly over the past decade.
- He works in international trade, focusing on import and export regulations.
- Local markets thrive on the trade of fresh produce and handmade goods.
- The fair provided a platform for artisans to showcase and engage in trade.
- The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes connecting the East and West.
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the skilled practice of a practical occupation
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the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers
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a particular instance of buying or selling
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people who perform a particular kind of skilled work
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a particular type of business or industry that deals with buying and selling goods or services
- The building trade has grown in the last few years.
- The food trade in the city is very competitive.
- He works in the fashion trade, selling clothing to stores.
- The technology trade has seen a lot of changes recently.
- The fishing trade is important to the coastal towns.
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a straight-passing male partner, often used by gay men or trans women
In LGBTQ slang, trade refers to a man who appears heterosexual or masculine but engages in sexual activity with other men. Historically, the term was associated with casual or discreet encounters, sometimes involving men who did not identify as gay. In modern usage, it can also simply refer to an attractive, masculine-presenting man.
- That guy is her trade and always looks effortlessly handsome.
- Everyone joked he has a hot trade for the weekend.
- A trade often appears straight but dates within queer circles.
- That trade joined them at the Pride parade.
- He teased his friend about finding a new trade online.