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

New data by group accommodation provider, GroupAccommodation.com, found that Americans now account for one-third of all visitors to its ‘rent a village’ pages. —Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025

Some highlights follow — to hear the whole interview, go here for the podcast provider of your choice, listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or just press play above. —Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2025

But healthcare providers may recommend against long-term use due to possible side effects, including issues with ovulation. —Brittany Dube, Health, 13 June 2025

Along with the guidance of a primary care provider, consider seeing a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN). —Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 13 June 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