distributor

noun

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dis·trib·u·tor | \ di-ˈstri-byü-tər

, -byə- \

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

Examples of distributor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For every Covid-19 test, scientists use four pipette tips, Gabe Howell, who works at a lab supply distributor in San Diego, tells NPR. — Theresa Machemer, Smithsonian Magazine, "A Shortage of Plastic Pipette Tips Is Delaying Biology Research," 30 Apr. 2021 The distributor, in turn, will sell the products to stores. — al, "No distributors: Alabama wineries could soon sell their wine directly to retailers," 30 Apr. 2021 The primary distributor shifts [between publishers and retailers] have changed the pipeline. — Los Angeles Times, "5 Black comic book creators with 5 ways of seeing this inclusive superhero moment," 29 Apr. 2021 That plot tease courtesy of distributor NEON should whet the appetites of Cronenberg fans everywhere. — Christian Holub, EW.com, "Viggo Mortensen and David Cronenberg are reuniting for a new movie," 29 Apr. 2021 The company sells around 75% of their bitters through distributor Young's Market Company, which helps get their product to bars around the state. — Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, "'A devastating blow': Why this Arizona husband and wife are closing their bitters company," 28 Apr. 2021 Iconic Events has already become a significant distributor of live sports events and other unique and desirable fan favorite programs. — Scott Mendelson, Forbes, "Iconic Events Envisions A Future For Theaters That’s More Than Just Movies," 28 Apr. 2021 TR International, a global chemical distributor, is moving from its home of more than two decades in downtown Seattle, crossing the county line to neighboring Edmonds. — James Freeman, WSJ, "Seattle Residents: Fund the Police," 27 Apr. 2021 The vaccine’s Russian distributor said the vaccines were fake. — BostonGlobe.com, "As US moves from scarcity to abundance of COVID-19 vaccine, other nations are calling for help," 24 Apr. 2021

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