purveyor

noun

pur·​vey·​or (ˌ)pər-ˈvā-ər How to pronounce purveyor (audio)
ˈpər-ˌvā-
Synonyms of purveyornext
1
: one that purveys
2

Examples of purveyor in a Sentence

a purveyor of kitchen supplies
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At the Bruce McKittrick Rare Books Booth, all the purveyors wear flowered headbands. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 1 May 2026 With other Korean categories like makeup and hair care on the rise, Korean skincare reigns supreme in popularity, with Amazon itself one of the main purveyors. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026 In classical Athens the playwright Aristophanes attacked purveyors of knowledge for being intellectually untrustworthy, essentially deceitful. Clare Bucknell, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026 And many pretzel purveyors have freebies and specials to celebrate. Mike Snider, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for purveyor

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of purveyor was in the 14th century

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“Purveyor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purveyor. Accessed 7 May. 2026.

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