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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While the wee-hour burrito purveyor built its brand in San Diego’s Pacific Beach, the move north represents a homecoming of sorts for founder Scott Slater. Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026 In addition to being a top purveyor of smartphones, laptops, and other consumer electronics, the South Korean tech titan happens to be the world’s largest memory maker. Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026 British Jamaican Wales Bonner is a graduate of the 2014 class of Central Saint Martins, and a purveyor of cultural luxury. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026 Graziano Brothers, the sausage maker and Italian foods purveyor that is a Des Moines southside landmark, is planning a major expansion that will include a cafe and bakery. Philip Joens, Des Moines Register, 6 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 17 Jan. 2026.

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