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单词 purveyor
释义

purveyor

noun

pur·​vey·​or (ˌ)pər-ˈvā-ər How to pronounce purveyor (audio)
ˈpər-ˌvā-
1
: one that purveys
2
: victualler, caterer

Example Sentences

a purveyor of kitchen supplies
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

purveyor

noun

as in supplier
formal a person or business that sells or provides something a purveyor of kitchen supplies a software purveyor

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • supplier
  • provider
  • distributor
  • trader
  • retailer
  • marketer
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  • vendor
  • entrepreneur
  • dealer
  • provisioner
  • merchant
  • buyer
  • peddler
  • enterpriser
  • merchandiser
  • businessman
  • trafficker
  • seller
  • hawker
  • huckster
  • wholesaler
  • vender
  • storekeeper
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  • monopolist
  • middleman
  • hustler
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