Synonyms of vendor

vendor

noun

ˈven-dər 

variants also vender

as in seller

the person in a business deal who hands over an item in exchange for money

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• seller
• dealer
• merchant
• retailer
• trader
• salesman
• broker
• merchandiser
• distributor
• reseller
• wholesaler
• auctioneer
• concessionaire
• fence
• exporter
• peddler
• salesperson
• smuggler
• hawker
• trafficker
• bootlegger
• scalper
• huckster
• tradesman
• fencer
• saleswoman
• discounter
• salesclerk
• jobber
• black marketer
• horse trader
• haggler
• shopgirl
• hustler
• chapman
• e-tailer
• palterer
• bargainer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• purchaser
• buyer
• user
• consumer
• end user

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vendor

Adam Hennie announced a vending task force to ensure food truck vendors, particularly those serving the nighttime crowd, have the right permits and certifications. —David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Oct. 2025

But Japan wants its investments to favor Japanese vendors and contractors. —Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 29 Oct. 2025

Powell didn’t name specific vendors, but chipmaker Nvidia has emerged as the world’s most valuable company, surpassing $5 trillion in market cap. —Jaures Yip, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025

But Japan wants the investments to favor Japanese vendors and contractors. —Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025