nounπShareBuying and selling of goods and services on a market."The bustling market's trades in fresh produce were very active this morning. "businesscommerceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA particular instance of buying or selling."I did no trades with them once the rumors started."businesscommerceeconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn instance of bartering items in exchange for one another."The student's trades of a used textbook for a different edition were a common way to save money. "businesseconomycommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThose who perform a particular kind of skilled work."The skilled trades were the first to organize modern labor unions."jobbusinessindustryworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThose engaged in an industry or group of related industries."It is not a retail showroom. It is only for the trade."industrybusinesseconomyjoborganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe skilled practice of a practical occupation."He learned his trade as an apprentice."jobworkbusinessindustrytechnicaleconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn occupation in the secondary sector, as opposed to an agricultural, professional or military one."After failing his entrance exams, he decided to go into a trade."jobbusinessindustryworkeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe business given to a commercial establishment by its customers."Even before noon there was considerable trade."businesscommerceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(chiefly in the plural) Steady winds blowing from east to west above and below the equator."They rode the trades going west."weathergeographynauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(only as plural) A publication intended for participants in an industry or related group of industries."Rumors about layoffs are all over the trades."industrymediabusinesscommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA brief sexual encounter."Josh picked up some trade last night."sexactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareInstruments of any occupation."Many different trades are taught at the vocational school, including plumbing, carpentry, and electrical work. "jobbusinesseconomyworkindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareRefuse or rubbish from a mine."The children playing near the abandoned mine ignored the piles of trades scattered around, unaware of the potential dangers hidden within the rocky refuse. "geologymaterialsubstanceenvironmentindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA track or trail; a way; a path; passage."The deer made clear trades through the snowy forest, making it easier for us to follow its path. "waydirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareCourse; custom; practice; occupation.""My father works in the trades; he's a plumber." "jobbusinessindustryeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo engage in trade."This company trades (in) precious metal."businesseconomycommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be traded at a certain price or under certain conditions."Apple is trading at $200."businesscommerceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give (something) in exchange for."Will you trade your precious watch for my earring?"businesseconomycommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give someone a plant and receive a different one in return."At the school plant exchange, Sarah traded her wilting fern for a healthy African violet. "plantagriculturebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood."My grandfather trades used cars for a living. "businesscommercejobeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have dealings; to be concerned or associated (with).""My brother trades in cryptocurrency, but I don't understand it at all." "businesseconomycommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSteady winds blowing from east to west above and below the equator."They rode the trades going west."geographyweathernauticalsailingworldenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA publication intended for participants in an industry or related group of industries."Rumors about layoffs are all over the trades."industrybusinessmediacommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading