import
verb (used with object)
to bring in (merchandise, commodities, workers, etc.) from a foreign country for use, sale, processing, reexport, or services.
importer
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a word derived from
import.
Example Sentences
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Located about an hour’s drive from Manhattan and set on a stunning 2 acres of land, the home was originally built in 1955 for auto importer Max Hoffman.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
And for decades, as a leading Mideast oil importer, China benefited from American efforts to keep the region’s sea lanes operating smoothly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
China, a major importer of Iranian oil, responded by saying it will "firmly defend" its interests.
From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026
“We are not the importer of record for the large majority of items.... given suppliers typically handle imports and pay relevant tariffs.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
The importer was extremely unpleasant, friendless, and I had no other avenue to get to him.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
