purveyor

noun

pur·​vey·​or (ˌ)pər-ˈvā-ər How to pronounce purveyor (audio)
ˈpər-ˌvā-
Synonyms of purveyornext
1
: one that purveys
2

Examples of purveyor in a Sentence

a purveyor of kitchen supplies
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Food and drink The Lobby Bar, Pool Bar, and Blackbird Café are the on-site food and beverage purveyors. Paul Oswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026 Many ingredients will come from local farmers and purveyors, with some grown on the property and others — particularly heirloom corn varieties — sourced through long-standing relationships in Mexico. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 16 Jan. 2026 That’s when the world gets official word that Andruw Jones — the Curacao Crusher, purveyor of outfield miracles — is a Hall of Famer. Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 16 Jan. 2026 This has created a growing, glowing, billion-dollar segment of the beauty market and fierce competition among purveyors of this radiant technology. Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 15 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for purveyor

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of purveyor was in the 14th century

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“Purveyor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purveyor. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

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