wine merchant
Definition
Noun: - A person or company whose business is the wholesale or retail sale of wine.
Usage
A "wine merchant" is a specialist retailer or wholesaler. The term focuses on the person's or company's primary commercial activity. - He became a successful wine merchant after studying viticulture. - We ordered a case of champagne from a local wine merchant.
Advanced Usage
- The term can imply expertise in selecting and sourcing wines, not just selling them.
- As a knowledgeable wine merchant, she travels to vineyards to find unique bottles for her shop.
Variants and Related Words
- Merchant (n): A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries. (e.g., , )
- Vintner (n): A wine merchant. This is a more formal synonym, also sometimes used for a winemaker.
Synonyms
- Vintner
- Wine seller
- Wine dealer
Related Phrases/Idioms
- Merchant of [commodity]: A standard construction for a dealer specializing in a specific good.
- He was a merchant of fine art before becoming a wine merchant.
Noun
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someone who sells wine
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