vendor

noun

ven·​dor ˈven-dər 

for sense 1 also ven-ˈdȯr

variants or less commonly vender

ˈven-dər 

1

: one that vends : seller

2

: vending machine

Synonyms of vendor

• seller

Examples of vendor in a Sentence

we're thinking of making a deal with that other software vendor

Recent Examples on the Web

Pink Aid uses fashion shows in its stores with support from key vendors including Brunello Cucinelli, Michael Kors, Vince, Kiton, Lela Rose and Donna Karan. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

An alcohol vendor that permits underage drinking on its premises can face $250 in fines and 24 to 32 hours of community service, according to Southern California law firm Shouse Law Group. — Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026

While Microsoft Windows is the most popular operating system for PCs, the company isn't among the top six PC vendors in terms of unit shipments, according to an estimate from researcher Gartner. — Jordan Novet, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

For the broader knowledge workers, Dasdan says the company has made ChatGPT Enterprise widely available, while also approving AI features that are integrated into software vendors including Workday, Slack, and Zoom. — John Kell, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026

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

Rhymes for vendor

• bender
• blender
• fender
• gender
• lender
• mender
• prendre
• render
• sender
• slender
• splendor
• tender

Kids Definition

vendor

noun

ven·​dor ˈven-dər 

: one that sells : seller

Legal Definition

vendor

noun

ven·​dor ˈven-dər, ven-ˈdȯr 

variants also vender

ˈven-dər 

: one that sells something