provider

noun

pro·​vid·​er prə-ˈvī-dər How to pronounce provider (audio)
Synonyms of providernext
: 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.
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Plus, the platform is designed to work with multiple AI models instead of being tied to a single provider. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026 Our mission is to help link the users and providers of capital with transparency, with data, with models, so that capitalism flourishes. — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 3 July 2026 If streaming providers get more flexibility, future TV packages could look different. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026 Innio is an energy solutions provider, specializing in the design, manufacturing and servicing of gas engines. — Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for provider

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of provider was in the 15th century

Phrases Containing provider

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“Provider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/provider. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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