middleman
3 synonyms for middleman, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person or business that acts as an intermediary between two parties, especially in trade.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
go-between
How to use middleman
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
cut out the middleman
act as a middleman
Etymology
A straightforward compound of "middle" and "man," describing someone who stands between two parties in a transaction.
Full origin of middleman →Frequently asked questions
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.
