• Supplier

    Pronunciation

    • IPA: /səˈplaɪə/

    Origin

    {1} + -er.

    Full definition of supplier

    Noun

    supplier

    (plural suppliers)
    1. One who supplies; a provider.
      • 2012-12-01, An internet of airborne things, A farmer could place an order for a new tractor part by text message and pay for it by mobile money-transfer. A supplier many miles away would then take the part to the local matternet station for airborne dispatch via drone.
    2. (soccer) Someone who assists (sets up) a goal.
      • 2011, January 16, Saj Chowdhury, Sunderland 1 - 1 Newcastle, Regular supplier Barton played in another teasing corner, which was headed on towards goal by the impressive Ameobi and flicked in by expert poacher Nolan.

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