dealer
1 of 1nouna seller of illicit goods
the person responsible for distributing the cards to the players at the beginning of each hand or game
A dealer is the player responsible for distributing the cards to all players at the start of a card game. The dealer usually shuffles the deck before dealing and ensures that each player receives the correct number of cards, based on the rules of the game being played. In many games, the role of the dealer rotates among the players, so each player has a chance to deal. In some cases, the dealer may also have additional responsibilities, such as managing the betting or handling certain aspects of the game's flow.
a person who buys and sells things, usually to make money from the difference in price
- She became a trusted antique dealer in her town.
- They became an authorized dealer for a luxury car brand.
- A book dealer found a rare first edition for the customer.
- She negotiated with the dealer to get the best deal.
- They met with a furniture dealer to buy a new sofa.
a firm engaged in trading
the major party to a financial transaction at a stock exchange; buys and sells for his own account