en English es español fr française it italiano de deutsche ja 日本語 pl polski cs česky sv svenska tr Türkçe nl Nederlands

"Seller" vs. "merchant": two faces of trade

Reviewed and edited by Lloyd Cooper 18/10/2024, 16:35
English.me team member
Seller and merchant. What's the difference?

What is similar?

Both "seller" and "merchant" refer to individuals or entities involved in the sale of goods or services.

What is different?

A "seller" is a more general term that can refer to anyone who sells something, while "merchant" typically implies a professional or business entity engaged in the trade of goods, especially in larger quantities or as part of a business.

Which one is more common?

Internet search results for seller) and merchant

Examples of usage

Seller
  • The seller offered a discount to close the deal.
  • She is a top seller on the e-commerce platform.
  • The seller was willing to negotiate the price.
Merchant
  • The merchant set up his stall early in the morning.
  • Local merchants are preparing for the holiday shopping season.
  • In medieval times, merchants traveled long distances to trade their spices.

Recommended posts in Difference

"Unattainable" vs. "unobtainable": distinctions in the realm of reach

"Unattainable" vs. "unobtainable": distinctions in the realm of reach

Unattainable often refers to not being able to reach a ... Learn more →

"Grasp" vs. "grip": understanding the difference

"Grasp" vs. "grip": understanding the difference

"Grasp" can also mean to understand something completely, whereas "grip" ... Learn more →

"Prison" vs "jail": what's the difference?

"Prison" vs "jail": what's the difference?

"Prison" typically refers to a facility for long-term confinement, usually ... Learn more →

"Bug" vs "insect": what's the difference?

"Bug" vs "insect": what's the difference?

"Insect" is a scientific term for a class of arthropods ... Learn more →