Supplier
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /səˈplaɪə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Supplier is a noun meaning One who supplies; a provider.
Meaning
One who supplies; a provider.
More Meanings
- (soccer) Someone who assists (sets up) a goal.
Example Sentences
Regular supplier Barton played in another teasing corner, which was headed on towards goal by the impressive Ameobi and flicked in by expert poacher Nolan.
A farmer could place an order for a new tractor part by text message and pay for it by mobile money-transfer. A supplier many miles away would then take the part to the local matternet station for airborne dispatch via drone.
Word Forms
- suppliers
Synonyms for supplier
Depending on context, synonyms include provider.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include provider, resource, provision, purveyor, distributor, operator.
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