middleman
Middleman (noun) means a person or business that acts as an intermediary between two parties, especially in trade. Example: “Buying direct from the farm cuts out the middleman.”
How to Use Middleman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who connects a buyer and seller (or two other parties) rather than dealing with them directly.
Word Forms
middlemanned past tense, middlemen plural, middlemans singular
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Buying direct from the farm cuts out the _____.
Etymology
A straightforward compound of "middle" and "man," describing someone who stands between two parties in a transaction.
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What does “middleman” mean?
The word “middleman” means a person or business that acts as an intermediary between two parties, especially in trade. In plain terms, someone who connects a buyer and seller (or two other parties) rather than dealing with them directly.
How do you pronounce “middleman”?
“Middleman” is pronounced MIHD-man ([ˈmɪdɫ̩ˌmæn] in IPA).
How do you use “middleman” in a sentence?
Here is “middleman” used in a sentence: “Buying direct from the farm cuts out the middleman.”
What is another word for “middleman”?
Words with a similar meaning to “middleman” include intermediary, go-between and mediator.
What part of speech is “middleman”?
“Middleman” is a noun.