vendor

noun

ven·​dor ˈven-dər 

 for sense 1 also  ven-ˈdȯr

variants or less commonly vender

ˈven-dər 

1

: one that vends : seller

2

: vending machine

Synonyms

• broker
• dealer
• merchandiser
• seller

Examples of vendor in a Sentence

we're thinking of making a deal with that other software vendor

Recent Examples on the Web

Two children wearing masks and a food vendor are the only Black people in the video, even though Black people make up 70% of the town’s population. —Kff Health News, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024

Always prioritize vendors with ethical and well-disclosed AI policies. —Greg Brunk, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

Each general admission ticket grants access to multiple stages featuring a range of artists, local food vendors, bars, concessions, and band merch. —Jane Lacroix, SPIN, 4 Nov. 2024

Travel agents can also help clients find activities and determine trustworthy vendors, Smith noted. —Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Anglo-French vendur, vendour, from vendre "to sell" + -ur, -our -or entry 1 — more at vend

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

vendor

noun

ven·​dor ˈven-dər 

: one that sells : seller

Legal Definition

vendor

noun

ven·​dor ˈven-dər, ven-ˈdȯr 

variants also vender

ˈven-dər 

: one that sells something