vendor

noun

ven·​dor ˈven-dər How to pronounce vendor (audio)
for sense 1 also ven-ˈdȯr
variants or less commonly vender
ˈven-dər How to pronounce vendor (audio)
Synonyms of vendor
1
: one that vends : seller
2
: vending machine

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we're thinking of making a deal with that other software vendor
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For both events, a strict no-phone policy was in place for everyone inside the venue, including guests, vendors and security personnel, according to sources. — ABC News, 3 July 2026 Tuba is currently having a resurgence in Colima, with the drink being sold by industrious street vendors and swanky mixologists alike. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 This event has a FIFA World Cup Fan Zone with food and beverage vendors for those watching the day’s games. — Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 Live music, food and drink vendors, bounce houses, Highland cow petting and games will be set up across the El Dorado County fairgrounds on Saturday afternoon. — Camila Pedrosa july 2, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026 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

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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vendor

noun
ven·​dor ˈven-dər How to pronounce vendor (audio)
: one that sells : seller

Legal Definition

vendor

noun
ven·​dor ˈven-dər, ven-ˈdȯr How to pronounce vendor (audio)
variants also vender
ˈven-dər How to pronounce vendor (audio)
: one that sells something

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