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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In classical Athens the playwright Aristophanes attacked purveyors of knowledge for being intellectually untrustworthy, essentially deceitful. Clare Bucknell, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026 And many pretzel purveyors have freebies and specials to celebrate. Mike Snider, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026 Among these die-hard purveyors of VHS is my friend and roommate Conor Holt, 35. Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026 Local beer purveyors made an impressive showing, collecting 26 medals this year, including four gold, up from 21 medals in 2025. Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 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 Apr. 2026.

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