supplier
word
/səˈpɫaɪɝ/
/səplˈaɪə/
Definition
A supplier is a person or business that provides goods or services to other companies or people.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in business and logistics. Often seen in phrases like 'main supplier', 'local supplier', 'trusted supplier'. Refers to the source of products or materials. Do not confuse with 'provider', which is more common for services.
Spanish: proveedorPortuguese (BR): fornecedorPortuguese (PT): fornecedorChinese (Simplified): 供应商Chinese (Traditional): 供應商Hindi: आपूर्तिकर्ताArabic: موردBengali: সরবরাহকারীRussian: поставщикJapanese: 仕入先 - サプライヤーVietnamese: nhà cung cấpKorean: 공급업체 - 공급자Turkish: tedarikçiUrdu: سپلائر - فراہم کنندہIndonesian: pemasok
Example Sentences
The store has a new supplier for fresh vegetables.
basic
We need to find a reliable supplier for computer parts.
basic
The restaurant changed its main supplier last month.
basic
If the supplier delivers late again, we might have to look for someone else.
natural
Our biggest supplier just gave us a special discount this season.
natural
It's important to communicate clearly with every supplier to avoid problems.
natural