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Definition of distributor
1 : one that distributes
2 : one that markets a commodity; especially : wholesaler
3 : an apparatus for directing the secondary current from the induction coil to the various spark plugs of an engine in their proper firing order
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The family business had operated as a fruit and produce distributor in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward since 1884 and opened its fruit stand when Summerfest began.
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Covington was a musician, singer and account manager for a beer distributor.
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People are needed to work as greeters, advanced ticket distributors, ID/bag checkers and selling tickets for food and beverages as well as doing membership and marketing work.
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The holistic alternative health clinic is also a distributor of Mary's Nutritionals, the non-THC containing product line of Mary's Medicinals.
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The exact address of the winery and sometimes the name of the distributor.
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Someone — whether from the winemaker or the distributor or perhaps the restaurant beverage director and/or chef — will speak throughout the meal, sharing background about the wines.
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At 18, Gill was living in the Bush area with Gary Bruce Cooper, a 45-year-old man authorities described as one of the largest distributors of Oxycontin in the New Orleans area.
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Miami food distributor Embutidos Fanguito has recalled 984 pounds of pork products shipped to retail stores around the state for, among other reasons, being labeled incorrectly as cooked products.
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First Known Use of distributor
1526
DISTRIBUTOR Defined for English Language Learners
distributor
playDefinition of distributor for English Language Learners
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: a person or company that supplies stores or businesses with goods
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: a device that sends electricity to the spark plugs of an engine
DISTRIBUTOR Defined for Kids
distributor
playDefinition of distributor for Students
: a person or company that supplies stores or businesses with goods
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