vendor

noun

ven·​dor ˈven-dər How to pronounce vendor (audio)
 for sense 1 also  ven-ˈdȯr
variants or less commonly vender
1
: one that vends : seller
2

Examples of vendor in a Sentence

we're thinking of making a deal with that other software vendor
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This annual event features vendors, seminars, food, casting competitions, auction, free fly-tying instruction, beard competition, calling contest, games for kids and more. Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 There's another market at Benchtop Brewing with local vendors, books and brews. Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025 That's prompted some GPU buyers to question if vendors are taking advantage of the tariff news and low supplies to jack up prices. Michael Kan, PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025 As reported in the Tribune after 2024’s festival, this summer’s event will have a second stage, more staff, additional entrances and larger grounds with a dance zone equipped for additional performances, DJ sets, and perreo along with more food vendors, bars, live-stream screens, seating and shade. Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for vendor 

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Anglo-French vendur, vendour, from vendre "to sell" + -ur, -our -or entry 1 — more at vend

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of vendor was in 1594

Dictionary Entries Near vendor

Cite this Entry

“Vendor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vendor. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

vendor

noun
ven·​dor ˈven-dər How to pronounce vendor (audio)
: one that sells : seller

Legal Definition

vendor

noun
variants also vender
: one that sells something

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