seedman
/'si:dzmən/ Cách viết khác : (seedman) /'si:dmən/
Definition
- Noun:
- A dealer in seeds: A person or business that sells seeds, typically for planting and agricultural purposes. This term specifically refers to someone whose occupation involves the trade of seeds.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The local seedman supplied all the vegetable seeds for our garden this spring.
- As a third-generation seedman, he had extensive knowledge about different crop varieties.
Advanced Usage
- The term "seedman" is a somewhat traditional or occupational title. In modern business contexts, companies or individuals in this trade are often called "seed suppliers," "seed merchants," or "seed companies," though "seedman" remains correct.
- The conference was attended by seedmen from across the country.
Variants and Related Words
- Seedsman: An alternative, less common spelling with the same meaning.
- Seed dealer: A more descriptive synonym.
- Seed merchant: A formal synonym for a person or company engaged in the seed trade.
Synonyms
- Seed dealer
- Seed merchant
- Seed supplier
Related Phrases
- While "seedman" itself is not typically part of phrasal verbs or idioms, it is associated with the trade.
- To be in the seed business: To work as a seedman or in the seed trade.
Noun
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a dealer in seeds
