Synonyms for

Distributor

Verb / dɪˈstrɪbjʌtɜ: / Another word for distributor — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person or company that supplies goods to stores and businesses.

Synonyms & similar words

distributer allocator electricaldistributor supplier provider vendor wholesaler dealer seller agent middleman intermediary broker source deliverer shipper exporter importer trader merchant distributorship circulator dispenser

Synonyms by register

Formal

wholesaler stockist agent retailer

Informal

dealer supplier pusher

Literary

dispenser purveyor

Antonyms

collector consumer recipient gatherer hoarder accumulator

Common collocations

  • authorized distributor
  • exclusive distributor
  • regional distributor
  • independent distributor
  • distributor network
  • distributor agreement
  • distributor price

Word family

noun distributor
verb distribute
adjective distributive
adverb distributively

Usage note

A distributor is typically an intermediary that buys goods and resells them. It is distinct from a manufacturer or a direct seller. The term can also refer to a device that distributes electrical current.

Example sentences

  1. The distributor brought fresh produce to the grocery store.
  2. The movie distributor sent copies of the film to theaters around the country.
  3. The book distributor delivered new books to the bookstore.
  4. The distributor sold computer parts to the electronics store.
  5. The toy distributor provided toys to the toy store.

Quotes

  • 'I'm a distributor, I'm not a fighter.' - Don King
  • 'I'm not an actor, I'm a distributor.' - Tyler Perry
  • 'I'm in the distribution business. I'm not in the storage business.' - Lee Iacocca

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