distributor
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Also seen as: distributors
Sense 1
Meaning · English
One who or that which distributes.
Noun
Examples
“The importance of that decision means that the voices of upset consumers have been heard and that those responsible for harming the highly respected reputation of Bud Light and Anheuser-Busch are no longer able to do so,” the distributor said in its statement. […] Still, some distributors are upset
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A device that distributes electric current, especially to the spark plugs in an internal combustion engine.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “distributor” mean?
One who or that which distributes.
Is “distributor” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.