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barter

/ˈbɑːtə(ɹ)/

noun

Meaning

  • An exchange of goods or services without the use of money.

    "We had no money so we had to live by barter."

  • The goods or services used in such an exchange.

    "The man used his watch as barter to pay for his tab."

Synonyms

quid pro quo,
swap,
swop,
trade

verb

Meaning

  • To exchange goods or services without involving money.

    "She bartered a bonsai for one of the rare books in my library."

Synonyms

swap,
swop,
trade