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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Imports from the Netherlands, another top flower exporter, face at least a 10% tariff. John Towfighi, CNN Money, 9 May 2026 The weak yen has boosted the competitiveness of exporters such as Toyota by making its products cheaper for foreign buyers and increasing the value of overseas profits when converted back into the currency. Justina Lee, CNBC, 8 May 2026 Let’s become an exporter of water and energy. Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026 South Africa is a major citrus fruit exporter. Gerald Imray, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 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 17 May. 2026.

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