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 The churros will rival the ones from your go-to vendor in Los Angeles or Mexico City. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2024 Thousands of people packed the park to attend PrideFest, a festival with LGBTQ entertainment and vendors. Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2024 For those just wanting to visit the vendors and food trucks or just watch the furry fun, the event is free. Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez, The Denver Post, 4 June 2024 In the past, the CEO of the chamber has been tasked with organizing the festival and communicating with city staff, vendor promoters and community members. Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 4 June 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 13 Jun. 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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