
Supplier
General Usage
The word 'supplier' is broadly used to refer to any source of goods or services, from food to information.

Our school's book supplier delivers new textbooks every year.
Scale of Supply
'Supplier' often implies the provision of items in bulk or ongoing deliveries, rather than single transactions.

That beverage supplier stocks all the city's restaurants with soft drinks.
Not Just Goods
While commonly associated with physical items, 'supplier' can also refer to the provision of services.

They are the leading supplier of cleaning services in the region.
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