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

According to Tines’ report, 88% of security professionals prefer a best-in-class automation platform that isn’t locked into a specific vendor. —Daryl Lim, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025

Research shows street vendors would contribute profits to their masters, but retained some for their own social mobility, according to research from the University of Chicago. —Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024

Home decor vertical HomeGoods remains a big opportunity as TJX expands its vendor base internationally to offer diverse products. —Paulina Likos, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024

Rather than help users understand the dizzying number of options and choose the right one, each implementation strong-arms the user into choosing the vendor's preferred choice. —Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 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