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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The Iowa State Fair Board met yesterday to consider proposals from vendors who want to take over the Steer N' Stein restaurant location. Jason Clayworth, Axios, 19 Feb. 2025 There will be children’s activities, educational exhibits, expert horticultural speakers, food vendors and entertainment. Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2025 Several vendors offer their own spin on the tech, but Grow Therapy decided to develop its stack internally, CEO Jake Cooper told Newsweek in an exclusive interview February 12. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025 There will also be vendors selling food and live music throughout the day. San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 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

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Cite this Entry

“Vendor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vendor. Accessed 23 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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