English · Work & Business
supplier
/səˈplaɪ.ər/
[/səˈplaɪ.ər/]
provider of goods
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A company or person that provides goods or materials to a business or customer.
Example
The restaurant found a new supplier who delivers fresh vegetables every morning at dawn.
The restaurant found a new supplier who delivers fresh vegetables every morning at dawn.
Etymology
From 'supply' (Latin 'supplere', to fill up, complete) plus '-er'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in supply chain and procurement contexts.