English Explanatory Dictionary

provider

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who, or that which, provides a service, commodity, or the means for subsistence.

Pronunciation

/pɹəˈvaɪ.də(ɹ)/ /pɹəˈvaɪ.dɚ/ en-us-provider.ogg /pɹəˈvɑɪ.də(ɹ)/

Word forms

provider providers

Etymology

From provide + -er. Since 15th century.

Related words

provisioner purveyor

Derived words

digital service provider fuel provider health care service provider identity provider Internet service provider lease provider lion's provider liquidity provider multiprovider network provider preferred provider providership service provider sole provider web provider
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