vendor

noun

ven·​dor ˈven-dər 

 for sense 1 also  ven-ˈdȯr

variants or less commonly vender

ˈven-dər 

1

: one that vends : seller

2

: vending machine

Synonyms

• broker
• dealer
• merchandiser
• seller

Examples of vendor in a Sentence

we're thinking of making a deal with that other software vendor

Recent Examples on the Web

The resort is also replacing its tennis courts with pickleball courts and featuring a respected local spa vendor, Float, as their spa provider (all coming in early 2025). —Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024

Some vendors will also add in chili paste for a little kick or top it off with fried shallots for even more flavor and some textural contrast. —Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024

Just over a week ago, another holiday market in Manhattan’s Herald Square, about five blocks south of Bryant Park, had an electrical fire destroy several vendors' booths. —Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024

The free family-friendly event will feature an ice sculptor, a fire performer, food trucks and vendors along with live music by Christina Vukel. —Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024

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

Kids Definition

vendor

noun

ven·​dor ˈven-dər 

: one that sells : seller

Legal Definition

vendor

noun

ven·​dor ˈven-dər, ven-ˈdȯr 

variants also vender

ˈven-dər 

: one that sells something