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

Numerous food vendors will serve up all kinds of eats, including Reata, Pulidos, Texas Skillet and plenty more. —Brayden Garcia january 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2026

In addition to fine art, there will be live music, interactive art experiences for children and adults, and a marketplace with local vendors and dining. —Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026

There will also be the traditional Artists' Market, Pop-Up Performances, Kidscape, Community Row, and many food and other local vendors. —Adam Thompson, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026

It’s headed to Orlando’s Festival Park, where guests will enjoy a weekend of delicious food, live performances, and arts and crafts from vendors both local and national. —Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 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