vendor

noun

ven·​dor ˈven-dər 

 for sense 1 also  ven-ˈdȯr

variants or less commonly vender

ˈven-dər 

1

: one that vends : seller

2

: vending machine

Synonyms

• broker
• dealer
• merchandiser
• seller

Examples of vendor in a Sentence

we're thinking of making a deal with that other software vendor

Recent Examples on the Web

For the 21-and-up crowd, be sure to carve out a day to visit the Bacardi Rum factory for a tasting, or simply order a fresh piña colada from the local vendors. —Deanna Taylor, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2024

The law was taken to the courts after book vendors pushed back on its constitutionality, and it was first struck down by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in January. —Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2024

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

Kids Definition

vendor

noun

ven·​dor ˈven-dər 

: one that sells : seller

Legal Definition

vendor

noun

ven·​dor ˈven-dər, ven-ˈdȯr 

variants also vender

ˈven-dər 

: one that sells something