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Definition of supplier

supplier

/səˈplaɪ.ər/
sup · pli · er
Plural:suppliers
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• noun

1

A person, company, or organization that provides goods, materials, or services that another person or business needs.

Example

"The factory switched to a local supplier to reduce shipping costs and delivery delays."

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• Rhymes for supplier

• Nearby Words

suppleness
supplicant
supplication
supplier
supply
support
supportable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the verb 'supply' plus the agent suffix '-er'. 'Supply' entered English via Old French 'soupplier', from Latin 'supplere' ('to fill up or complete'), combining 'sub-' ('up from below') and 'plere' ('to fill').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Supplier. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/supplier
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