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

Smyth has been known for its focus on local produce and continuously pushing the boundaries of modern gastronomy through collaborations with farmers, fishermen and artisanal purveyors. —Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026

Many of the food products are directly sourced from Italy; others come from exclusive Cipriani purveyors, such as Green Circle chicken, sourced from small Amish and Mennonite family farms in Pennsylvania, and Australian lamb, imported fresh from the Colac region of Victoria, Australia. —Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026

NewsNation digs into the podcast format as traditional purveyors of news are looking for ways to connect with modern audiences. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 May 2026

Suliman’s original vision was making food for a chill wine bar; the café shares space with natural wine purveyor Cantina Sauvage. —Allecia Vermillion, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 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