vendor

noun

ven·​dor ˈven-dər How to pronounce vendor (audio)
 for sense 1 also  ven-ˈdȯr
variants or less commonly vender
1
: one that vends : seller
2

Examples of vendor in a Sentence

we're thinking of making a deal with that other software vendor
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Airlines must also offer the option of the company coordinating repair or replacement or the passenger working with their preferred vendor directly at the airline's cost. Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024 The free and family-friendly event opens at 4 p.m. and will have a holiday market, live entertainment, and local vendors. Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 14 Dec. 2024 The event will feature local vendors, food, music, a fire pit and dance performances, in Mexican holiday tradition. Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024 Applications must be submitted by the district to support their fleet or fund efforts by their private vendors or contractors. Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for vendor 

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of vendor was in 1594

Dictionary Entries Near vendor

Cite this Entry

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

Kids Definition

vendor

noun
ven·​dor ˈven-dər How to pronounce vendor (audio)
: one that sells : seller

Legal Definition

vendor

noun
variants also vender
: one that sells something

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