distributor

noun

dis·​trib·​u·​tor di-ˈstri-byü-tər 

-byə-

1

: one that distributes

2

: one that markets a commodity

especially : wholesaler

3

: an apparatus for directing the secondary current from the induction coil to the various spark plugs of an engine in their proper firing order

Examples of distributor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Variety reports that many distributors didn’t want to touch Rush Hour 4 due to Ratner’s involvement. —Bethy Squires, Vulture, 28 Nov. 2025

This demonstrates our ability as an independent distributor to support bold, high-quality projects. —Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 27 Nov. 2025

Together for Palestine’s T4P label will release the song, via distributor Empire. —Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 27 Nov. 2025

But as public media producers and distributors, our artists’ work is accessible in all corners of the nation, at no expense to viewers. —Leslie Fields-Cruz, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for distributor

• contributor

Kids Definition

distributor

noun

dis·​trib·​u·​tor dis-ˈtrib-yət-ər 

1

: one that distributes

2

: an agent or agency for marketing goods

3

: a device that sends electric current to the spark plugs of an engine so that they fire in the proper order