aggregator

American  

[ag-ri-gey-ter] / ˈæg rɪˌgeɪ tər /

noun

1. a person or thing that aggregates.

2. Digital Technology. a web-based or installed application that aggregates related, frequently updated content from various internet sources and consolidates it in one place for viewing.

   an automated news aggregator.

3. a company that negotiates the purchase of public-utility services on behalf of a group of customers but does not sell the services.

   an electric power aggregator.

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aggregator British  

/ ˈæɡrɪˌɡeɪtə /

noun

1. a business organization that collates the details of an individual's financial affairs so that the information can be presented on a single website

2. a firm that brings together a large group of consumers on whose behalf it negotiates reduced rates for good or services, esp in the energy sector

3. a web application that draws together syndicated content from various online sources and displays it in a single location for the user’s convenience

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Etymology

Origin of aggregator

First recorded in 1520–40; aggregate + -or ²

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

aggregator

But the poor reviews did not deter fans - who generally rated it far higher than the critics did, according to review aggregator websites such as Rotten Tomatoes.

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026

Meadows calls the domaine’s namesake wine an aggregator of the top qualities of all the grands crus, Burgundy’s top-tier vineyards, forming a mystical combination of aromatics and liquid silk.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026

According to Layoffs.fyi, a private aggregator, nearly 99,000 people have been laid off in the tech sector since January 1, primarily in the United States.

From Barron's ● May 7, 2026

But it’s the news aggregator of my dreams.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 3, 2026

In September 2000, Numilog launched an online bookstore that became the main French-language aggregator of digital books.

From Booknology: The eBook (1971-2010) by Marie Lebert