Barter (Noun)
Meaning
An equal exchange; "we had no money so we had to live by barter".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- In the absence of a monetary system, the community relied on barter to obtain the goods and services they needed.
- The medieval market was based on barter, with artisans exchanging their wares for food, clothing, and other necessities.
- The village has a thriving culture of barter, where people swap everything from vegetables to handmade crafts.
- In the post-apocalyptic world, barter became the new normal, with survivors trading what they had for what they needed.
- In some small towns, barter is still a common practice, with neighbors exchanging goods and services without using cash.