provider

noun

pro·​vid·​er prə-ˈvī-dər 

: one that provides

health care providers

an Internet provider

especially : breadwinner

Examples of provider in a Sentence

She works hard and is a good provider.

He is the sole provider for his family.

Recent Examples on the Web

The lack of snow has water providers across the state enacting drought restrictions or preparing to do so. —Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026

Nearly all child care providers received money as part of this funding. —Beth Kania-Gosche, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026

For a case where endocarditis is not caught, there are scenarios where providers should’ve caught early signs at a follow-up appointment. —Emily Brindley health Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026

America’s Communications Association (ACA Connects), a trade group representing small and midsize TV and broadband providers, issued a statement regarding the lawsuits challenging Nexstar’s Tegna takeover. —Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing provider

• access provider
• application service provider
• Internet service provider
• preferred provider
• preferred provider organization
• wireless provider

Rhymes for provider

• collider
• confider
• divider
• insider
• outsider
• cider
• cyder
• eider
• glider
• hider
• rider
• schneider