distributor
noun
a person or thing that distributes.
distributors
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pluralof distributor.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Its position allows Doherty to order stock through Irish distributors before sending books to customers around the world, including in Britain.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
The French government hoped its decision this month to release 10 million barrels of diesel to distributors would reduce prices at the pump by 12 to 18 cents per litre.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
Midea offers its window heat pumps through distributors, for about $3,100.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
For investors who want a connection to the AI theme, Oleaga said about 15% of Techtronic’s sales are currently coming through distributors to support construction and maintenance of data centers.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026
He brought together representatives from multinational drug companies, independent middlemen and distributors, nonprofit organizations—almost anyone who might have an impact on drug pricing.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
