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

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

Tax preparers are classified as financial institutions under federal law and are required to evaluate the security practices of their vendors and their environments. — Jatin Narang, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

After public criticism, the city dropped its cases against nearly 20 vendors earlier this month. — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

The investigation revealed that on March 21, 2021, Vega flagged down Perez, a local street vendor, with the pretense of buying from him, KMPH reported. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026