Synonyms for

Distributors

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

Definition

A person or company that distributes goods.

Synonyms & similar words

distributer allocator electricaldistributor distributor wholesalers suppliers providers dispensers retailers merchants traders middlemen brokers agents dealers deliverers shippers couriers carriers forwarders exporters importers distributaries venders

Synonyms by register

Formal

stockists wholesalers suppliers consignees

Informal

dealers vendors sellers stockists

Literary

purveyors dispensers conveyors

Antonyms

consumers users recipients end-users purchasers buyers

Common collocations

  • authorized distributors
  • exclusive distributors
  • independent distributors
  • distributors of goods
  • distributors of products
  • distributors of software
  • distributors and retailers
  • global distributors

Word family

noun distributor
verb distribute
adjective distributive
adverb distributively

Usage note

This term refers to entities that supply goods to retailers or consumers. It is often used in business and logistics contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The distributors brought fresh fruits to the grocery store.
  2. My dad is a distributor for a toy company.
  3. The film's distributors are hoping for a big box office hit.
  4. The distributors delivered the new books to the school.
  5. The distributors shipped the medicine to the hospital.

Quotes

  • As a distributor, my job is to make sure the product is delivered on time. - Michael Irvin
  • Distributors are the middlemen between the manufacturers and the consumers. - Jon Oringer
  • The distributors play a crucial role in getting the product to the customers. - Michael Dell

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