noun
vendor
VEN-der/ˈvendər/
A person or company that sells goods or services.
A vendor at the farmers market sells fresh local vegetables.
Etymology
The pieces identify someone by the act of selling. The underlying Latin verb contracts an expression meaning “offer for sale,” making the vendor the selling party in a transaction.
In context
chris a homeless vendor who sells the newspaper street pulse in front of trader joe's
More examples
- We compare prices from three vendors before ordering office supplies.
- The software vendor provides technical support with every subscription.
- Street vendors sell snacks outside the stadium.
Forms
vendor · vendors
vend verb — To offer goods for sale.
Similar words
- seller
- Seller also covers private individuals making occasional sales.
- supplier
- Supplier emphasizes providing goods or services, often to businesses.
- retailer
- Retailer sells goods directly to consumers rather than other businesses.