vendor

noun ven·dor \ ˈven-dər , for sense 1 also ven-ˈdȯr \

variants: or less commonly vender play \ˈven-dər\

Updated on: 13 Oct 2017

Definition of vendor

1 :one that vends :seller

2 :vending machine

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Examples of vendor in a Sentence

we're thinking of making a deal with that other software vendor

Recent Examples of vendor from the Web

Four local vendors will have concessions available including Brass Tap, Burger 21, Rocco Vino's and Isn't That Sweet.

— Daily Southtown, "Orland Park wraps summer concert series Sunday," 30 Aug. 2017
The same could be said for a beer vendor announcing last call in the seventh inning.

— billy witz, New York Times, "From a Haven in Florida, the Astros Think of Houston," 29 Aug. 2017
The vendors will be inside the Old Sheriff's House and the Old Jail, so this will be rain or shine.

— kitty conley, Post-Tribune, "Kitty Conley's Scratching Post," 28 Aug. 2017
That, combined with our relationships with vendors, plus our infrastructure to be able to operate efficiently added a lot of value.

— by shayne benowitz, miamiherald, "‘Miami’s merchant to the millions’ began by breaking boundaries," 27 Aug. 2017
In addition to the craft beers, food from local vendors and live entertainment by the Zydeco Voodoo Band will be featured.

— Naperville Sun, "'Firkin Beer Fest' set to barrel into Naperville," 25 Aug. 2017
The Market for Mischief has been added as a vendor marketplace.

— jeffrey lee puckett, The Courier-Journal, "Battle over two Louisville zombie events may be getting bloodier as lawsuit pends in court," 24 Aug. 2017
The service is provided by a vendor, West Chester The Grocery Runners, which has been independently providing local delivery since 2016 from Krogers offering the grocer's store-pickup service ClickList.

— alexander coolidge, Cincinnati.com, "Kroger begins home delivery in Cincinnati," 21 Aug. 2017
The event is a family and pet friendly event featuring a full schedule of performances, food, vendors, and more.

— AL.com, "15 Alabama festivals and more worth the drive this month," 18 Aug. 2017

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Origin and Etymology of vendor

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

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First Known Use: 1594

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vendor Synonyms

Synonyms

broker, dealer, merchandiser, seller

Antonyms

buyer, purchaser

Related Words

merchant, trader, tradesman; auctioneer, concessionaire; black marketer (or black marketeer), bootlegger, fence, fencer, hustler, scalper, smuggler, trafficker; discounter, distributor, e-tailer, exporter, jobber, reseller, retailer, wholesaler; chapman [British], hawker, huckster, peddler (also pedlar); salesclerk, salesman, salesperson, saleswoman, shopgirl; bargainer, haggler, horse trader, palterer

Near Antonyms

consumer, end user, user

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

Financial Definition of VENDOR

vendor

noun

What It Is

A vendor is a company or person that sells goods or services.

How It Works

Vendors sell accounting services, food, electricity, hair styling, maid service, toilet repair, and just about anything else imaginable.

Why It Matters

Vendors don't just sell goods and services, they also buy goods and services from other vendors. For instance, Company XYZ might be an accounting services vendor, but it also purchases office supplies from other vendors.

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