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

Dunwoody welcomed both a new restaurant and a new tea room, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was recognized for its food, a local purveyor of sweet treats announced new flavors for the World Cup and more of this week’s happenings from the metro Atlanta food and dining scene. —Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 11 Apr. 2026

That was when Zhou turned to the popular poultry purveyor. —ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026

The curtain will finally close on the career of one the sport’s top purveyors of violence when the 42-year-old Swanson enters the Octagon for the final time Saturday, taking on Nate Landwehr to kick off the UFC 327 main card in Miami. —Brian Martin, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026

In addition to sourcing from sustainable and artisan purveyors, the chef pulls fruit, vegetables, and honey from the hotel owners’ gardens south of the city. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 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