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vendor

[ven-der, ven-dawr] / ˈvɛn dər, vɛnˈdɔr /


Frequently Asked Questions

What is another word for vendor?
Vendor is a word for a person, company, or other entity that sells things. When it’s an individual person selling things from a stall in a street market, the term street vendor is often used. More old-fashioned words for a person who sells things on the street include peddler and hawker. Perhaps the closest synonym for vender is seller. It gets at exactly what a vendor does—sells things—and it can be used for both individuals and companies. Similar words include merchant and retailer. More specific words include dealer and supplier, which both are most often used in the context of businesses that sell to other businesses. (They’re sometimes also used in illegal contexts.)
What is a third party vendor?
The term third party vendor refers to a business that is authorized to provide goods or services to customers on the behalf of the main business. The term third party is used because the additional business is tangential to the transactional relationship between the primary business and the customer. Another word for third party vender is third party seller. For example, the retailer Amazon features many third party sellers, some of which you can also buy from directly without using Amazon’s fulfillment services.
How do you use vendor in a sentence?
The word vendor is a common word in the context of commerce involving all kinds of businesses. Here are some examples of vendors in a sentence:
  • The fair had hundreds of food vendors offering all kinds of delicious fried foods —it was heaven.
  • Vendors across the region have been seeing their sales increase by large margins.
  • We reached out to our vendors to inquire about the shipping delays.

Example Sentences

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He bought fresh okra from a roadside vendor and told his sister, "Go and have your bath. When you come back, we'll cook."

From BBC Aug. 2, 2026

He worked as a shoeshine boy and peanut vendor before becoming a metalworker and trade unionist.

From Barron's Aug. 2, 2026

Intrigued, I asked the vendor for an explanation.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

The deal would be the latest in a string of vendor financing agreements in the AI ecosystem, whereby a seller lends to a buyer of its products.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

Sometimes he would stop outside a tube station, often by a flower or a newspaper vendor, and watch the people brushing past him.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

At a recent market on the lawn of the Michigan State Capitol building, several vendors sold out of fresh produce before closing time, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

Now, software vendors are eyeing outcome-based monetization, charging customers only when the software delivers a specific, measurable business result.

From MarketWatch Aug. 1, 2026

Bierman acknowledged that vendors will have to be part of the conversation if the project moves forward.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

Arevalo is one of 10 street vendors testing whether they can ditch petrol generators to reduce noise, planet-warming emissions and health risks posed by exhaust fumes.

From Barron's Jul. 25, 2026

Usually, there would be tourists admiring the view and vendors selling umbrellas or cold drinks.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat




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