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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Journalists have big networks and are purveyors of information, most of it not conveyed in print. Big Think, 23 Sep. 2025 Sweets and beverage purveyors Gio Gelati, Joe & the Juice, Miette and Salt & Straw are also offering specials. Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025 Follow up shopping with lunch at the seafood spot Wiltons, which received a Royal Warrant as a purveyor of oysters under Queen Victoria. Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025 The latter, owned by technology company Lectra, is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering that better enables traceability for fashion and apparel purveyors. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 18 Sep. 2025 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 2 Oct. 2025.

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