provider

noun

pro·​vid·​er prə-ˈvī-dər How to pronounce provider (audio)
: one that provides
health care providers
an Internet provider
especially : breadwinner

Examples of provider in a Sentence

She works hard and is a good provider. He is the sole provider for his family.
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Follow up with a healthcare provider for additional testing and diagnosis.7 6. Lauren Schlanger, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025 This can provide the agility needed to shift workloads across different providers as strategic requirements change. Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025 Menopause-inclusive curriculums should also encompass all types of medical providers. Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 3 Apr. 2025 The justices are considering whether patients can sue states that completely cut off Medicaid funding to the provider. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? Matt Galka, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for provider

Word History

First Known Use

1523, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of provider was in 1523

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“Provider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/provider. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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