purveyor

noun

pur·​vey·​or (ˌ)pər-ˈvā-ər How to pronounce purveyor (audio)
ˈpər-ˌvā-
1
: one that purveys
2

Examples of purveyor in a Sentence

a purveyor of kitchen supplies
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The purveyor of fine properties across the nation, Douglas Elliman first put down roots in Florida in 2004. Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2025 Celebrities from Kendall Jenner, to Chloë Sevigny and Marc Jacobs are also purveyors of the bonnet. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2025 The menu flows from local farmers and purveyors, and its drink selection — focused on non-alcoholic beverages — grew out of Diminich’s own struggles and path to healing. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2025 Its upscale dining is sourced from local ranchers, farmers and purveyors. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for purveyor 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of purveyor was in the 14th century

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“Purveyor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purveyor. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.

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