seedsman
/'si:dzmən/ Cách viết khác : (seedman) /'si:dmən/
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Definition
Noun: * A person or company whose business is selling seeds. A seedsman is a dealer or merchant specializing in seeds for planting.
Usage
- The word "seedsman" is a somewhat formal or traditional term for a seed seller or seed merchant. It is a countable noun.
- It is used to refer to both an individual who sells seeds and, more commonly, to a business (e.g., a company, a shop, a catalog).
Examples
- "My grandfather always bought his vegetable seeds from the local seedsman."
- "For the best quality flower seeds, consult a reputable seedsman."
- "The seedsman's catalog arrived in the mail, filled with pictures of tomatoes and sunflowers."
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used historically or in literary contexts to evoke a traditional, specialized trade.
- Example: "In the 19th century, the village seedsman was an essential figure for every farmer and gardener."
Variants and Related Words
- Seedman: An alternative, less common spelling with the same meaning.
- Seedsmen: The standard plural form.
- Seed dealer / Seed merchant: More modern and common synonyms for "seedsman."
- Nurseryman: A person who deals in young plants and trees, a related but distinct profession.
Synonyms
- Seed dealer
- Seed merchant
- Seed seller
- Seed supplier
Antonyms
- There is no direct antonym, but contrasting roles could include buyer, customer, or consumer of seeds.
Noun
- a dealer in seeds