Synonyms for

Vendors

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

Definition

Vendors are people or companies who sell goods or services.

Synonyms & similar words

vendor seller marketer trafficker vender sellers merchants traders retailers suppliers providers dealers distributors wholesalers peddlers hawkers salespeople entrepreneurs businesses companies stores shops outlets establishments empires

Synonyms by register

Formal

suppliers providers merchants dealers

Informal

sellers traders shopkeepers hawkers

Literary

purveyors purveyors of goods

Antonyms

buyers customers purchasers clients consumers recipients

Common collocations

  • local vendors
  • street vendors
  • food vendors
  • independent vendors
  • authorized vendors
  • vendors market
  • vendors association

Word family

noun vendor
verb vend
adjective vending

Usage note

While 'vendors' is a common term, in some contexts, especially in business-to-business transactions, 'suppliers' or 'providers' might be more appropriate. 'Vend' as a verb often implies selling small items or in a less formal setting.

Example sentences

  1. The vendors at the farmer's market are selling fresh fruits and vegetables.
  2. The vendor on the corner sells hot dogs and pretzels.
  3. The vendors at the fair were selling toys and games.
  4. My mom buys all her clothes from a vendor on Instagram.
  5. The street vendors in Mexico City sell delicious tacos and churros.

Quotes

  • "We are not just vendors, we are partners. We don't just sell products, we sell solutions." - Unknown
  • "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." - Mahatma Gandhi
  • "The vendor who has a good business in the market, does not feel the need to steal." - Unknown

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