Meaning & use
provider
A person, company, or organization that supplies a service, resource, or financial support.
See it in a sentence
She chose a new internet provider offering faster speeds at a lower price.
As the family's main provider, he worked two jobs to cover expenses.
A note on using this word
Provider often appears in compounds like 'health care provider' or 'service provider' in formal or business writing.
Words with a similar meaning
supplier
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