vendor

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Definition

A vendor is a person or company that sells goods or services. It can refer to someone selling things on the street, or a business supplying products to other businesses.

Usage & Nuances

'Vendor' can mean both a street seller and a formal business provider. In tech and business, it's often used for companies that supply goods or services (e.g., 'software vendor'). More formal than 'seller'.

Example Sentences

The fruit vendor has fresh apples today.

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We pay our main vendor every month.

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We had to switch to a new vendor after the old one raised prices.

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The ice cream vendor sells treats in the park.

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You can find almost any street vendor selling tasty snacks downtown.

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The company met with several software vendors before choosing one.

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