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

1. a dealer in seeds