Distributor Meaning
/dɪˈstrɪbjətər/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounOne who or that which distributes.
nounA device that distributes electric current, especially to the spark plugs in an internal combustion engine.
Sentence Examples
The company is a producer and distributor of television programming.
We are the only authorized distributor for this product.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The film's ____ handled the release in theaters across the country.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company is a producer and ____ of television programming.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English distribute Proto-Indo-European *-tōr Proto-Italic *-tōr Latin -tor Latin -ātor Old French -eorbor. Middle English -our ▲ Latin -torlbor. English -or English distributor From distribute + -or.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"“The importance of that decision means that the voices of upset consumers have been heard and that those responsible for harming the highly respected reputation of Bud Light and Anheuser-Busch are no longer able to do so,” the distributor said in its statement. […] Still, some distributors are upset with Anheuser-Busch (BUD)."
— 2023 April 26, Jordan Valinsky, “Bud Light sales are falling, but distributors say they’re sticking by the brand”, in CNN:
"The recall said that the distributors — Walmart, CVS and AACE Pharmaceuticals — will be arranging the return of all the affected products."
— 2024 February 28, Ramishah Maruf, “Popular eye ointments may not be sterile, recall warns”, in CNN:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The film's ____ handled the release in theaters across the country.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company is a producer and ____ of television programming.