Supplier

usgb/səˈplaɪər/
noun

A person or organization that provides something that people want or need, often in large amounts.

We get our coffee from a local supplier.
Visual representation of "supplier" - A person or organization that provides something that people want or need, often in large amounts.

Often appears as...

  • key supplier
  • approved supplier
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General Usage

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

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Our school's book supplier delivers new textbooks every year.
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Scale of Supply

'Supplier' often implies the provision of items in bulk or ongoing deliveries, rather than single transactions.

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That beverage supplier stocks all the city's restaurants with soft drinks.
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Not Just Goods

While commonly associated with physical items, 'supplier' can also refer to the provision of services.

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