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

Mr. Adams posted on social media this weekend that he has had a hard time scheduling an appointment with his provider, Kaiser Permanente, to receive a Pluvicto infusion.

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The company also settled with trade financier Evolution Credit Partners and a group of junior creditors including short-term financing provider Raistone.

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Finch said the county council currently spent £200m a year on adult social care, with providers currently quoting £1,000 a week.

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The provider of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services is in the early stages of implementing a new enterprise operating system and artificial-intelligence tools that will probably boost productivity and output.

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But YouTube is banking on a more loyal user base, including millions of customers who switched to the service from higher-priced legacy providers.

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