barter
- The act or system of exchanging goods or services directly for other goods or services without using money. nounIn ancient times, people used barter as a primary method of trade.The barter system can be advantageous in situations where currency is unstable.
- To exchange goods or services directly for other goods or services without using money. verbFarmers often barter their produce for other goods they need.He bartered his collection of rare books for a vintage guitar.