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

Uber doesn’t have its own self-driving cars but has positioned itself as an aggregator of supply and demand for its AV partners.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Reviews aggregator Rotten Tomatoes recorded a significant gap between the 38% average score awarded by critics, and the 97% average rating from audiences.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

The secondary exchange data aggregator Caplight shows 41 closed trades for the company over the past year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Pokopia currently has an overall rating of 88 out of 100 on review aggregator site Metacritic, making it the best-reviewed title of 2026 so far, alongside horror game Resident Evil and off-the-wall indie game Mewgenics.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Numilog launched in September 2000 an online bookstore that became the main French-speaking aggregator of digital books over the years.

From A Short History of EBooks by Lebert, Marie