English · Work & Business
vendor
/ˈven.dər/
[/ˈven.dər/]
seller of goods
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A person or company that sells something, especially in a street market or to other businesses.
Example
A street vendor sold hot snacks to the crowd waiting outside the busy stadium.
A street vendor sold hot snacks to the crowd waiting outside the busy stadium.
Etymology
From Anglo-French 'vendour', from Latin 'vendere' (to sell).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for both street sellers and business suppliers.