Synonyms of supplier

supplier

noun

as in distributor

a person or company that supplies goods or services

paper suppliers

They are the biggest supplier of books in the area.

Related Words

• distributor
• retailer
• seller
• provider
• merchant
• buyer
• dealer
• purveyor
• vendor
• trader
• purchaser
• trafficker
• entrepreneur
• businessman
• marketer
• provisioner
• tradesman
• merchandiser
• wholesaler
• peddler
• storekeeper
• shopkeeper
• hawker
• huckster
• monopolist
• enterpriser
• middleman
• hustler
• jobber
• engrosser

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of supplier

Despite being one of Africa’s largest oil producers, the Dangote Refinery initially struggled to secure enough domestic crude and had to turn to international suppliers at a premium. — Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026

The six-machine launch reflects the company’s wider attempt to develop into a more comprehensive supplier of semiconductor manufacturing equipment rather than remaining focused on a single part of the fabrication process. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

Engineers, owners, contractors, inspectors, subcontractors and suppliers must coordinate closely. — Javier Campaña Minchong, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

Murata is the world's largest supplier of multilayer ceramic capacitors, tiny yet essential components that regulate power flow in electronic devices from Apple iPhones to Tesla cars. — Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026

The Pentagon’s supplier certification program recently suspended independent assessments due to start in November, covering 220,000 companies, mostly small to mid-sized subcontractors in the defense space. — Keegan Crage, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026

When not buying directly from farms, the Co-op relies on organic produce suppliers. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026

The toilet paper supplier and tariffs Trade talks between the US and Canada broke down in late August 2026. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026

The hotel prioritises local, environmentally conscious suppliers, composts organic waste, and avoids serving endangered seafood. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026