supplier
/səˈplaɪə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: suppliers
Sense 1
Meaning · English
One who supplies; a provider.
Noun
Examples
A farmer could place an order for a new tractor part by text message and pay for it by mobile money-transfer. A supplier many miles away would then take the part to the local matternet station for airborne dispatch via drone.
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
Someone who assists (sets up) a goal.
Noun
Examples
Regular supplier Barton played in another teasing corner, which was headed on towards goal by the impressive Ameobi and flicked in by expert poacher Nolan.
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).
Common questions
What does “supplier” mean?
One who supplies; a provider.
Is “supplier” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.