provider

noun

pro·​vid·​er prə-ˈvī-dər 

: one that provides

health care providers

an Internet provider

especially : breadwinner

Examples of provider in a Sentence

She works hard and is a good provider.

He is the sole provider for his family.

Recent Examples on the Web

Perhaps even more important are the risks associated with companies’ growing reliance on fintech providers, many of whom are small, nimble entrepreneurs with a dream. —Chris Perry, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025

Situating the position group with a willing provider of quarterback knowledge plus a young and relatable studier of the craft was O’Connell’s idea. —Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025

The Space Coast set a new record in 2024 with 93 launches from all providers, building off the 72 orbital missions flown in 2023. —Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025

The deal would also create a much bigger player in the virtual multichannel video provider (vMVPD) space to take on market leader YouTube TV. —Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1523, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing provider

• access provider
• application service provider
• Internet service provider
• preferred provider
• preferred provider organization
• wireless provider