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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Two children wearing masks and a food vendor are the only Black people in the video, even though Black people make up 70% of the town’s population. Kff Health News, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024 Always prioritize vendors with ethical and well-disclosed AI policies. Greg Brunk, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Each general admission ticket grants access to multiple stages featuring a range of artists, local food vendors, bars, concessions, and band merch. Jane Lacroix, SPIN, 4 Nov. 2024 Travel agents can also help clients find activities and determine trustworthy vendors, Smith noted. Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024 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 22 Nov. 2024.

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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