exporter

noun

ex·​port·​er ek-ˈspȯr-tər How to pronounce exporter (audio) ˈek-ˌspȯr- How to pronounce exporter (audio)
Synonyms of exporternext
: one that exports
specifically : a wholesaler who sells to merchants or industrial consumers in foreign countries

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That’s why the United States can be a major exporter and still import crude oil. Dan Eberhart, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 Today, however, the Gulf is no longer merely a collection of wealthy energy exporters. Judah Taub, semafor.com, 11 June 2026 While China is known as the biggest apparel exporter on earth, its apparel imports have been quietly growing, more than tripling from 2010 to 2024, according to UNComtrade data released last year. Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 11 June 2026 In emerging markets, BlackRock prefers countries that manufacture critical AI components as well as commodity exporters that could benefit from higher energy and raw-material prices. Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for exporter

Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of exporter was in 1623

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“Exporter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exporter. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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