provider

noun

pro·​vid·​er prə-ˈvī-dər 

: one that provides

health care providers

an Internet provider

especially : breadwinner

Examples of provider in a Sentence

She works hard and is a good provider.

He is the sole provider for his family.

Recent Examples on the Web

Recovery housing providers often help residents resolve these issues because many are still rebuilding the ability to manage appointments, paperwork and daily responsibilities consistently. —Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026

Nearly 70% of SpaceX’s revenue comes from Starlink, its satellite internet service, and that has led some to attempt to analyze it as a telecom provider. —Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 23 May 2026

Because of the number of salmonella outbreaks associated with moringa leaf products, state health officials are asking people to check with a healthcare provider before consuming any. —Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026

Just look at what a top data provider lists for each, and what their actual yields are. —Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing provider

• access provider
• application service provider
• Internet service provider
• preferred provider
• preferred provider organization
• wireless provider

Rhymes for provider

• collider
• confider
• divider
• insider
• outsider
• cider
• cyder
• eider
• glider
• hider
• rider
• schneider