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

How to choose an internet service provider in Fresno When selecting an internet provider in Fresno, consider the following factors: Availability: Check which providers and plans are available at your address. —Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025

Of the locations, 16%, primarily in Western and Central Arkansas, will be served by low-earth orbit satellite from two providers: billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX and Amazon's Project Kuiper. —Arkansas Online, 25 Aug. 2025

Yohana, a premium household assistant now owned by Panasonic, combines human concierges with AI to handle tasks like booking appointments or finding local service providers. —Jaime Catmull, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025

The online directory connects users looking to hire local service providers for everything from junk removal to cleaning services and home improvement projects, according to its website. —Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1523, 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