distributor

noun

dis·​trib·​u·​tor di-ˈstri-byü-tər How to pronounce distributor (audio)
-byə-
1
: one that distributes
2
: one that markets a commodity
especially : wholesaler
3
: an apparatus for directing the secondary current from the induction coil to the various spark plugs of an engine in their proper firing order

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Even with Donovan Mitchell in as a distributor, Tyler continues to dribble at the top of the key while the other four Heat players watch him. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025 Keemo Fashion Group Ltd continues to operate in the apparel and garment trading business, focusing on wholesaling to distributors mainly based in China. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2025 However, the film was unable to secure a distributor in the U.S., and its Best Documentary victory category in the 2025 Academy Awards, marked the first time a documentary had won an Oscar without a distribution company attached. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025 Though the film came into TIFF with no distributor, Neon quickly acquired it and announced a summer 2025 release. Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for distributor

Word History

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of distributor was in 1526

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“Distributor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/distributor. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.

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distributor

noun
dis·​trib·​u·​tor dis-ˈtrib-yət-ər How to pronounce distributor (audio)
1
: one that distributes
2
: an agent or agency for marketing goods
3
: a device that sends electric current to the spark plugs of an engine so that they fire in the proper order
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