1. a person or company that provides goods or services to other businesses or customers

Examples

• The restaurant changed its food supplier to reduce costs.
• Our main supplier delivers fresh produce every Tuesday.
• The company is looking for a reliable supplier of office equipment.
• Local suppliers often offer better customer service than large corporations.
• The supplier agreed to extend the payment terms by 30 days.
• We need to find a backup supplier in case of emergencies.