purveyor

noun

pur·​vey·​or (ˌ)pər-ˈvā-ər How to pronounce purveyor (audio)
ˈpər-ˌvā-
1
: one that purveys
2

Examples of purveyor in a Sentence

a purveyor of kitchen supplies
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These household purveyors of horsepower, ride height, and above all—pun intended—entertainment, are icons of aftermarket modification. Peter Nelson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 Those are properties behind a subscription pay wall, but purveyors of free streaming have also been stepping up their investments in live programming. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024 Niccol stepped into his new role weeks after the caffeine purveyor ousted Laxman Narasimhan, whose 18-month stint at the helm was marked by sluggish sales, and amid a waning fondness for the brand, particularly among Americans. Kate Gibson, CBS News, 31 Oct. 2024 And on the Western Slope, culinary travelers will find a wine country that’s spiked with adventure and restaurants that source from neighboring purveyors. Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for purveyor 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of purveyor was in the 14th century

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“Purveyor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purveyor. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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