The action of buying and selling goods and services. The trade between the two countries has increased significantly over the past decade.
A particular area of business or industry. He has been in the construction trade for over 20 years.
A skilled job, typically one requiring manual skills and special training. Carpentry is a trade that requires a lot of practice and precision.
The exchange of one thing for another. They made a trade, swapping baseball cards during recess.
The people engaged in a particular line of business or industry collectively. Representatives from across the book trade attended the conference.