Barter

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈbɑːtÉ™(ɹ)/
• US enPR: bärʹ-tÉ™r, IPA: /ˈbɑɹtəɹ/ ˈbɑɹɾəɹ
• Rhymes: -ɑː(ɹ)tÉ™(ɹ)

Origin

From Old French barater, of uncertain origin (maybe Celtic).

Full definition of barter

Noun

1. an equal exchangeWe had no money so we had to live by barter.

Synonyms

• quid pro quo
• swap
• swop
• trade

Verb

1. exchange goods or services without involving money

Synonyms

• swap
• swop
• trade