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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If your deck is littered with rattan accents, or white and blue hues, Serena & Lily is the coastal-chic throw pillow purveyor to have on your radar. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2025 On the former, Jon B reunited with Tank, who first collaborated with his fellow R&B purveyor on the title track for another Jon B album: 2004’s Stronger Everyday. Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2025 All in all, Simpson distinguished himself as a foul-mouthed purveyor of misinformation about Social Security. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025 Now the macaroni-and-cheese purveyor is on the move again. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 19 Feb. 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 Apr. 2025.

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