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

Onboard spas are also commonly operated by third-party providers. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 28 June 2026

The city has already submitted an application to its current energy provider, the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA), to be considered for an up to five megawatt battery storage system. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026

Many still prefer expert cloud providers for turn-key solutions. — Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

The benchmark sets an annual target for increases in healthcare spending in an attempt to hold providers and insurers accountable to maintain affordability for residents. — Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 27 June 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