exporter

noun

ex·​port·​er ek-ˈspȯr-tər How to pronounce exporter (audio) ˈek-ˌspȯr- How to pronounce exporter (audio)
Synonyms of exporternext
: one that exports
specifically : a wholesaler who sells to merchants or industrial consumers in foreign countries

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Sahai echoed the concern, noting that outside the Middle East, exporters were absorbing much of the increase in freight costs, with only part of it passed on to importers. Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026 One winner that’s emerging from the conflict is Russia, an energy exporter that stands to benefit from higher prices. Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026 In reality, Iran now has a stranglehold over global oil flows, one that did not exist before the war, and Gulf energy exporters are as a result considering options to bypass Tehran’s grip. Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026 One winner that's emerging from the conflict is Russia, an energy exporter that stands to benefit from higher prices. ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exporter

Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of exporter was in 1623

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“Exporter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exporter. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

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