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

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

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