Word: Computer Dealer
Definition: A computer dealer is a business or person that buys and sells computers. This can include new computers, used computers, accessories, and sometimes software.
Usage Instructions:
Advanced Usage:
In a Sentence: "The computer dealer offered great prices on refurbished laptops, making it a popular choice for students."
Context: You might use "computer dealer" in discussions about technology, shopping, or business.
Word Variants:
Dealer: This can be used more generally to refer to someone who buys and sells various goods (e.g., car dealer, art dealer).
Computers: The plural form refers to more than one computer.
Different Meaning:
Dealer alone can refer to someone who sells anything, not just computers (e.g., a drug dealer, which has a negative connotation).
Synonyms:
Retailer: A business that sells goods to customers.
Vendor: Someone who sells goods, often at a market or fair.
Supplier: A company that provides products to other businesses or individuals.
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
"Cut out the middleman": This means to buy directly from the manufacturer instead of going through a dealer.
"Shop around": This means to compare prices and products at different dealers before making a purchase.
Summary:
A "computer dealer" is a person or business that specializes in selling and buying computers.