provider

[pruh-vahy-der]

noun

1. a person or thing that provides.

2. a person who supports a family or another person.

Other Word Forms

• nonprovider noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of provider¹

First recorded in 1515–25; provide + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Dommen explained the legislation would have placed an unfair burden on restaurants and food service providers.

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Lopes said that multiple customers had referenced Impect as a key service provider.

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One of the most serious attacks last year, on a blood testing provider, caused major problems for London hospitals.

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One week ago Newsom signed bill SB 351 to give California more powers to investigate and punish corporate investors that interfere with medical care at healthcare providers they own.

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Jefferies was a provider of receivables financing for First Brands through its Bonita Point Capital asset-management unit, and its Apex Credit Partners business handled leveraged loans and collateralized loan obligations involving the company.

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