vendor

noun

ven·​dor ˈven-dər 

for sense 1 also ven-ˈdȯr

variants or less commonly vender

ˈven-dər 

1

: one that vends : seller

2

: vending machine

Synonyms of vendor

• seller

Examples of vendor in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

In other states, the datasets are available from election boards or third-party vendors. — Philip Elliott, Time, 17 July 2026

The event is also adding a children’s area, expanded food options and a longer list of vendors who will be selling their wares. — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 17 July 2026

The city ended its longtime contract with vendor Wheel Fun Rentals, which previously supplied things like swan pedal boats, in early 2026 after more than 20 years, Figueroa said. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 17 July 2026

Strengthen limitations on gifts and gratuities from vendors doing business with or seeking to do business with the district to board members and their families. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026

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

Rhymes for vendor

• bender
• blender
• fender
• gender
• lender
• mender
• prendre
• render
• sender
• slender
• splendor
• tender

Kids Definition

vendor

noun

ven·​dor ˈven-dər 

: one that sells : seller

Legal Definition

vendor

noun

ven·​dor ˈven-dər, ven-ˈdȯr 

variants also vender

ˈven-dər 

: one that sells something