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vendor

noun

ven·​dor ˈven-dər How to pronounce vendor (audio)
for sense 1 also ven-ˈdȯr
variants or less commonly vender
Synonyms of vendornext
1
: one that vends : seller
2

Examples of vendor in a Sentence

we're thinking of making a deal with that other software vendor
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Lote 23 Located in the heart of Santurce, Lote 23 is a collective of stalls, kiosks, and vendors that’s both a dining destination and a culinary incubator for budding local chefs. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2025 The city's Merry Makers Market on Tuesday brought dozens of local vendors together. Tori Mason, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025 Shipments are a term used by analysts to refer to the number of devices sent by a vendor to its sales channels like e-commerce partners or stores. Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2025 There will also be food vendors, live holiday music and an appearance from Santa Claus. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vendor

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Anglo-French vendur, vendour, from vendre "to sell" + -ur, -our -or entry 1 — more at vend

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of vendor was in 1594

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“Vendor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vendor. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

vendor

noun
ven·​dor ˈven-dər How to pronounce vendor (audio)
: one that sells : seller

Legal Definition

vendor

noun
variants also vender
: one that sells something

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