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 sites would pair health care with a food bank, relying on local grocers, restaurants and other food providers to donate food. —Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025

Previously, Dionne served as an early team member at gift cards provider CashStar, as CTO at digital media company Barstool Sports, and as founder of online sports betting platform PlayGreen. —John Kell, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025

Before starting a supplement, consult with your healthcare provider to determine the optimal dosage. —T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2025

The study found that participants were more likely to listen to their health care providers than faith leaders or co-workers when seeking advice on getting vaccinated. —Phillip Reese, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025

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