barter.
An exchange of goods or services without the use of money.
Meaning & usage
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.
Where this word comes from
Late Middle English, from Old French barater.
To exchange goods or services without involving money.
She bartered a bonsai for one of the rare books in my library.
You may be able to barter for some of the items you need at the local market.
Where this word comes from
Late Middle English, from Old French barater.
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