vendor

noun

ven·​dor ˈven-dər 

for sense 1 also ven-ˈdȯr

variants or less commonly vender

ˈven-dər 

1

: one that vends : seller

2

: vending machine

Synonyms of vendor

• seller

Examples of vendor in a Sentence

we're thinking of making a deal with that other software vendor

Recent Examples on the Web

The two-day event combines live music with approximately 100 wines available for tasting, along with food vendors, artisan merchants and retail exhibitors. — Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

Food trucks, local vendors and even a live DJ will also be on deck for the event, alongside appearances by both the Philadelphia and Camden mayor and other special guests. — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Many companies face structural risks from early vendor lock-in, leading to opaque pricing and difficulty adapting to evolving models. — Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Explore unique crafts, goods and gifts from more than 15 local vendors while sampling holiday treats and summer sweets. — Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 10 July 2026

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

Rhymes for vendor

• bender
• blender
• fender
• gender
• lender
• mender
• prendre
• render
• sender
• slender
• splendor
• tender

Kids Definition

vendor

noun

ven·​dor ˈven-dər 

: one that sells : seller

Legal Definition

vendor

noun

ven·​dor ˈven-dər, ven-ˈdȯr 

variants also vender

ˈven-dər 

: one that sells something