merchant

"The supermarket sells many commodities, like fruits, vegetables, and bread. "

"During the 18th-century trading voyage, the supercargo carefully inventoried the textiles and spices, ensuring accurate records for profitable sales upon arrival. "

"This company trades (in) precious metal."

"She was carrying a heavy backpack to school. "

"The telephone operator answered the call. "

"The shipment of school supplies arrived late, delaying the start of class. "

"The traffic is slow during rush hour."

"The merchantman negotiated the price of the spices with the local traders in the bustling port city. "

"My mom bought a large grocery of food for the week's meals. "

"My uncle owns a small business selling handmade jewelry. "

"The tiger lily is a resident of Asia."

"The farmer's fields produced a bountiful harvest of tomatoes this year. "