suppliers
word · lemma: supplier
Definition
People or companies that provide goods or services to others, often as part of a business chain.
Usage & Nuances
'Suppliers' is mainly used in business contexts for companies providing products or parts. Common collocations: 'local suppliers,' 'preferred suppliers,' 'supplier agreement.' Not interchangeable with 'vendors' in all cases; 'vendor' can also mean someone selling directly to end-users, while 'supplier' usually provides to businesses.
Example Sentences
We buy all our materials from local suppliers.
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Our company needs new suppliers for office equipment.
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Some suppliers deliver only once a week.
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We're comparing prices from different suppliers before making a decision.
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If our main suppliers can't deliver on time, we have backups ready.
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Most of our suppliers offer discounts for large orders.
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