vendor

noun

ven·​dor ˈven-dər How to pronounce vendor (audio)
for sense 1 also ven-ˈdȯr
variants or less commonly vender
Synonyms of vendornext
1
: one that vends : seller
2

Examples of vendor in a Sentence

we're thinking of making a deal with that other software vendor
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Rent a golf cart at one of the island’s vendors, and cruise the beach. Kristy Christiansen, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025 Eco effort The resort’s Sustainable Development officer is charged with helping to preserve the island and lagoon’s natural beauty and cultural value, tapping local producers, fishermen, farmers and vendors for ingredients at its restaurants and spa, among other local outreach. Terry Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025 Transparency requirements should apply to any vendor providing AI tools to child welfare agencies. Maureen Flatley, Boston Herald, 31 Dec. 2025 Gates continued to advance on Hammond, who was standing with his back up against the vendor canopies. Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vendor

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Anglo-French vendur, vendour, from vendre "to sell" + -ur, -our -or entry 1 — more at vend

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of vendor was in 1594

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Cite this Entry

“Vendor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vendor. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

vendor

noun
ven·​dor ˈven-dər How to pronounce vendor (audio)
: one that sells : seller

Legal Definition

vendor

noun
variants also vender
: one that sells something

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