barter

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an equal exchange
  2. verb exchange goods without involving money

Etymology

Late Middle English, from Old French barater.

In classic literature

Synonyms

swap, swop, trade

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