vendor

noun

ven·​dor ˈven-dər How to pronounce vendor (audio)
 for sense 1 also  ven-ˈdȯr
variants or less commonly vender
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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The event, which ran from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., included a stage with musical acts and a variety of speakers, food trucks and booths with vendors and community information. Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 9 June 2025 The Colemans married in 1992 and first began working together as food vendors for Miami-Dade Public Schools. Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025 New food vendors this year are the Lobster Shack, Boba King, Brian’s Baked Potatoes, Rick’s Pizza and Wetzel’s Pretzels. Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 6 June 2025 While many of the art displays will be up that entire time, the Oct. 10 to 12 weekend will also include live music, food vendors and other entertainment. R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 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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“Vendor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vendor. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.

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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