provider

noun

pro·​vid·​er prə-ˈvī-dər 

: one that provides

health care providers

an Internet provider

especially : breadwinner

Examples of provider in a Sentence

She works hard and is a good provider.

He is the sole provider for his family.

Recent Examples on the Web

In another example aimed at increasing competitiveness and efficiency, NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS acquired the Simon Hegele Group, a German contract logistics provider, in 2025. —Nx Group Contributor, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025

This web of nonprofit shelters, street outreach organizations and other service providers works in coordination with funding from the city, the state, private philanthropy and, to a large extent, the federal government. —Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025

Be sure to talk to a healthcare provider for their guidance before using a laxative. —Robert Burakoff, Health, 1 June 2025

Will some vaccine providers start requiring doctor’s notes in order for healthy children and healthy pregnant women to get vaccinated? —Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1523, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing provider

• access provider
• application service provider
• Internet service provider
• preferred provider
• preferred provider organization
• wireless provider

Rhymes for provider

• collider
• confider
• divider
• insider
• outsider
• cider
• cyder
• eider
• glider
• hider
• rider
• schneider