vendor

noun

ˈven-dər How to pronounce vendor (audio)
variants also vender
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as in trader
the person in a business deal who hands over an item in exchange for money we're thinking of making a deal with that other software vendor

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Recent Examples of vendor Highlights include a giant floating obstacle course, underwater and dry-land Easter egg hunts, a Glow in the Dark egg hunt, bounce houses, the Easter Bunny and local vendors. — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025 In addition to live music, giveaways, raffles and the vendor market, guests can also look forward to a DJ battle featuring blended R&B hits. — Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025 This system keeps track of keyboard vendors along multiple metrics to ensure products come from a reliable source. — Henri Robbins, WIRED, 24 Mar. 2025 In addition to the parade, attendees can enjoy a variety of Irish celebrations with vendors at each end of the parade and along the route. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vendor
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  1. trader
  2. seller
  3. distributor
Noun
  • How the stock market has changed since Election Day The downturn since mid-February is in stark contrast to the 4.5% run-up in the S&P 500 following Trump's election when traders predicted his administration would usher in more business-friendly policies.
    — Jim Sergent, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Gold, a traditional safe haven asset, is up around 15% so far this year as traders and central banks buy it to hedge against economic and geopolitical uncertainties.
    — Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Definition of trader
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  • With a business model that relies on third-party sellers, Temu is also working with Eurofins Consumer Product Testing to undertake product certification tests as part of its seller onboarding process.
    — Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 8 Apr. 2025
  • During a Monday news briefing, Oakman alleged that Brown, Jackson and a third person had gone to purchase narcotics with the intent to rob the seller.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of seller
Noun
  • Searchlight dropped the project following Majors’ legal troubles; the Sundance darling was later picked up by Oscar-winning distributor Tom Ortenberg via his Briarcliff Entertainment.
    — Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Mar. 2025
  • When the film first came out, much was made of the fact it was released unrated rather than accept the X rating it was given — a frequent PR strategy of distributor Miramax.
    — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of distributor

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“Vendor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vendor. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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