ship chandler

noun
UK: /ˈʃɪp ˌtʃɑːndlər/
US: /ˈʃɪp ˌtʃændlər/

  1. A person or business that supplies ships with equipment and stores.

    1. The ship chandler is near the docks.
    2. The captain ordered supplies from the ship chandler before the long voyage.

Synonyms

outfitter

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "ship chandler" is /ˈʃɪp ˌtʃɑːndlər/ in British English and /ˈʃɪp ˌtʃændlər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ship chandler": outfitter.

Example usage of "ship chandler": "The ship chandler is near the docks.". More examples on the page.