exporter

noun

ex·​port·​er ek-ˈspȯr-tər How to pronounce exporter (audio) ˈek-ˌspȯr- How to pronounce exporter (audio)
Synonyms of exporternext
: one that exports
specifically : a wholesaler who sells to merchants or industrial consumers in foreign countries

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The organization, founded in 1949, represents more than 1,000 French industry professionals, including producers, exporters, directors, actors, agents and distributors. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 3 July 2026 Although a weak yen raises the value of exports’ earnings when converted into yen, a boon for Japan’s giant exporters, that positive is starting to be countered by the big negative of rising energy prices. ABC News, 1 July 2026 North America is strengthening its role as an oil and gas exporter while also expanding renewables. Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Compounding the strains sparked by the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz blockade is this year’s El Niño weather phenomenon, which experts warn could further squeeze African countries, especially soft commodity exporters. Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for exporter

Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of exporter was in 1623

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“Exporter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exporter. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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