vendor

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vendor

A vendor sells fresh fruit at a busy outdoor market.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A person or company that sells something: A vendor is someone who offers goods or services for sale, typically in exchange for money.
    • A seller in a specific context: Often used to refer to a seller in a market, on the street, or to a supplier of goods to a business.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The fruit vendor at the market sells fresh apples and oranges.
    • The company sent a request for proposals to several software vendors.
    • Street vendors were selling souvenirs to the tourists.
Advanced Usage

  • "Vendor lock-in": A situation where a customer is dependent on a vendor for products and services and cannot move to another vendor without substantial costs or inconvenience.

    • The company wanted to avoid vendor lock-in by using open-source software.

  • "Approved vendor": A seller that has been vetted and authorized by an organization to supply goods or services.

    • All office supplies must be purchased from an approved vendor.
Variants and Related Words

  • Vend (verb): To offer something for sale, especially in a public place.

    • He vends his handmade jewelry at craft fairs.

  • Vending machine (noun): A machine that dispenses goods (like snacks or drinks) when money is inserted.

    • I bought a soda from the vending machine.

  • Vendee (noun): A buyer or purchaser, especially in a legal context (less common).

    • The contract outlines the responsibilities of the vendor and the vendee.
Synonyms
  • Seller: A general term for someone who sells something.
  • Merchant: Often implies a businessperson involved in trade, especially on a larger scale.
  • Supplier: Focuses on providing goods to another business.
  • Retailer: A seller who sells directly to the public.
Related Phrases

  • Vendor booth/stall: The physical space where a vendor sells goods.

    • She set up her vendor booth early in the morning.

  • Vendor agreement/contract: A formal agreement between a vendor and a buyer.

    • The vendor agreement specifies the terms of payment and delivery.
vendor

A vendor sells fresh fruit at a busy outdoor market.

Noun
  1. someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money

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