distributor

CEFRB2

/dɪˈstrɪbjətər/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A person or company that supplies goods to stores or customers.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A device that distributes electric current, especially to the spark plugs in an internal combustion engine.

Examples

  • The company is a producer and distributor of television programming.

  • We are the only authorized distributor for this product.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
1

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noun

Extra meanings

  1. A machine for distributing type.

  2. One who or that which distributes.

  3. An appliance, such as a roller, in a printing press, for distributing ink.

More examples

In context

  • The recall said that the distributors — Walmart, CVS and AACE Pharmaceuticals — will be arranging the return of all the affected products.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From distribute + -or.