Synonyms of vendor

vendor

noun

ˈven-dər 

variants also vender

as in seller

the person in a business deal who hands over an item in exchange for money

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• seller
• dealer
• merchant
• retailer
• trader
• salesman
• broker
• merchandiser
• distributor
• reseller
• wholesaler
• auctioneer
• concessionaire
• fence
• exporter
• peddler
• salesperson
• smuggler
• hawker
• trafficker
• bootlegger
• scalper
• huckster
• tradesman
• fencer
• saleswoman
• discounter
• salesclerk
• jobber
• black marketer
• horse trader
• haggler
• shopgirl
• hustler
• chapman
• e-tailer
• palterer
• bargainer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• purchaser
• buyer
• user
• consumer
• end user

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vendor

On Thursday night, the mayor drew criticism from foodies for her comments disparaging street vendors during a mayoral debate. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026

For enterprise procurement teams in DFW’s growing healthcare and financial services logistics sectors, that certification tends to be a threshold requirement before a vendor conversation gets serious. — William Jones, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026

The question that matters now is whether a vendor can prove that the customer remains in control. — Bora Unlu, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

And that team can be 12-15 people or more, depending on the size and scale of the projects, as Disneyland works with outside vendors to make sure that the decor is ready to go by opening time. — Carole Horst, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026