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
Recent Examples on the Web Those three units will continue to operate as normal, and customers, partners and vendors should not expect any impact. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Aug. 2024 The annual celebration will feature over 50 beer varieties, local vendors and family friendly outdoor activities like areal tram and mountain coaster rides. Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 8 Aug. 2024 There will also be vendor markets, food trucks and other activities on site. Afp, Fortune Europe, 7 Aug. 2024 Kamon quietly pocketed more than $50 million from his boss through a variety of transactions — checks to sham companies, payments to friendly vendors, $23 million in American Express card charges, the defense attorney said. Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for vendor 

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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 18 Aug. 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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