seedman

/'si:dzmən/ Cách viết khác : (seedman) /'si:dmən/

Thân thiện

A seedman arranges packets of seeds on a wooden display rack.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a dealer in seeds

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