provider

noun

pro·​vid·​er prə-ˈvī-dər How to pronounce provider (audio)
: 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.
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Health care providers told The Associated Press that everything, especially the fear of being arrested or deported, is having a chilling effect on people seeking care. Tran Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2025 Instead, your healthcare provider will use a variety of tests and exams to diagnose your condition. Sherri Gordon, Health, 19 July 2025 Planned Parenthood officials previously said clinics had to cancel appointments because Colorado law doesn’t allow providers to accept cash payments from Medicaid patients. Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 18 July 2025 Other partners include Delta Airlines, which made a $60 million investment and secured a five-year exclusive commitment for Joby to become their eVTOL provider at large hubs. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 18 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for provider

Word History

First Known Use

1523, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of provider was in 1523

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“Provider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/provider. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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