procurer

American  

[proh-kyoor-er, pruh-] / proʊˈkjʊər ər, prə- /

noun

1. a person who procures, especially a panderer or pimp.

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procurer British  

/ prəˈkjʊərə /

noun

1. a person who procures, esp one who procures women or girls as prostitutes

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Etymology

Origin of procurer

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English ( see procure, -er ¹); replacing Middle English procurour, from Anglo-French, ultimately derived from Latin prōcūrātōr- (stem of prōcūrātor ) procurator

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

procurer

The government remains a major economic actor in the U.S., although now as more of a procurer of goods and services than a provider or employer.

From Salon ● Mar. 22, 2025

The drug will be available at the lower prices through the Stop TB Partnership's Global Drug Facility, which is the largest procurer of TB treatments.

From Reuters ● Aug. 30, 2023

But the show's West End procurer Cameron Mackintosh mused that the musical might have a second life as "all the great musicals return" so "it's only a matter of time".

From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2023

The report determined Inglis, Parker, the interim commissioner and the procurer were among the few employees best positioned to ensure the protocol was followed.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 19, 2023

“You won’t be seen at all, Mill. You’ll be our advance scout, But skip the Tales for once and tell us the story of how Miss Per- and our secret procurer of necessary items.”

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs

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