provider

noun
UK: /prəˈvaɪdə(r)/
US: /prəˈvaɪdər/

  1. A person or company that supplies something.

    1. My internet provider is very fast.
    2. Our gas provider sent us a bill this month.

  2. Someone who earns money to support a family.

    1. My dad is a good provider.
    2. She became the main provider for her family after the accident.

  3. An organization or company that provides a service or goods.

    1. He is looking for a new cell phone provider.
    2. The company is a leading provider of health insurance in the region.

Synonyms

source giver contributor

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "provider" in English means: A person or company that supplies something., Someone who earns money to support a family., An organization or company that provides a service or goods..

The phonetic transcription of "provider" is /prəˈvaɪdə(r)/ in British English and /prəˈvaɪdər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "provider": source, giver, contributor.

Example usage of "provider": "My internet provider is very fast.". More examples on the page.