purveyor

noun

pur·​vey·​or (ˌ)pər-ˈvā-ər 

ˈpər-ˌvā-

1

: one that purveys

2

: victualler, caterer

Examples of purveyor in a Sentence

a purveyor of kitchen supplies

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite Patagonia’s commitment to reach net-zero by 2025, the Worn Wear purveyor’s carbon emissions, by its own admission, continue to rise. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Nov. 2025

This year, the purveyor of interesting and unusual goodies is selling four items that are fitting for a Thanksgiving table, or fall dining in general. —Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025

The family also happened to be purveyors of fine art, some of which will also be up for grabs via Christie’s this winter across its various auctions. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025

The French café truck from the team behind swanky Midtown coffee shop and bar Café Sous Terre, will park along Nick Gilbert Way, offering coffee beverages and pastries from local purveyors. —Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 30 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for purveyor

• assayer
• ballplayer
• betrayer
• bilayer
• bricklayer
• conveyer
• conveyor
• ratepayer
• soothsayer
• surveyor
• taxpayer
• gayer