purveyor

noun

pur·​vey·​or (ˌ)pər-ˈvā-ər 

ˈpər-ˌvā-

1

: one that purveys

2

: victualler, caterer

Examples of purveyor in a Sentence

a purveyor of kitchen supplies

Recent Examples on the Web

Since then, Pixar has soared to critical and box-office highs as the finest purveyors of computer animation. —Barry Levitt, Time, 19 June 2026

Be sure to hit the subterranean SoWa Vintage Market for thrifting finds, and on weekends from spring through fall the outdoor SoWa Open Market sets up shop with local vendors, artisans, food purveyors, farmers, and food and drink trucks selling their wares in a fun, alfresco setting. —Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026

Recent tax changes make Maryland almost uniquely inhospitable to retiring business owners with capital gains and purveyors of new commercial technologies. —George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2026

Here, guests can learn how to farm for honey alongside local purveyors, take a ceramics class from a neighboring expert, or learn to bake Portuguese bread. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for purveyor

• assayer
• ballplayer
• betrayer
• bilayer
• bricklayer
• conveyer
• conveyor
• ratepayer
• soothsayer
• surveyor
• taxpayer
• gayer