barter

1. 1

   An exchange of goods or services without the use of money.uncountableusually

   • We had no money so we had to live by barter.
2. 2

   The goods or services used in such an exchange.uncountableusually

   • The man used his watch as barter to pay for his tab.

syn. chaffer · swap · swop · trade · quid pro quo

1. 1

   To exchange goods or services without involving money.ambitransitive

   • 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.

syn. chaffer · swap · swop · trade

ant. buy · sell