purveyor
One who provides
A purveyor is someone who supplies or provides something, especially goods or services.
The word often appears in formal or commercial contexts: purveyors of fine wines, a purveyor of luxury goods.
It extends beyond physical merchandise to abstract things: a purveyor of gossip, purveyors of misinformation.
The term can sound elevated or ironic depending on what's being purveyed.
One who sells goods
- traderOne who transacts commercially
- supplierSource of goods
- dealerOne who sells goods
- retailerOne who sells goods
wholesaler · shopkeeper · stockist · outfitter · broker · distributor · importer · exporter
Items equipping a space
- sourcingObtaining from suppliers
- procurementObtaining goods externally
- distributionAllocation across recipients
- deliveryConveyance of goods
fulfillment · consignment · inventory · stock · wholesale · shipping · logistics · dispatch
One who spreads information
- spreaderTool for distribution
- propagatorOne who spreads further
- peddlerRoving small-goods merchant
- promoterOne who organizes events
dispenser · trafficker · hawker · source · outlet · channel · mouthpiece · gossipmonger
Stockpiled food and supplies
- groceriesFood bought at stores
- delicatessenPrepared foods shop
- produceMake or manufacture
- seafoodMarine creatures as cuisine
dairy · bakery · butcher · confectionery · beverages · spices · condiments · pantry
vendor
One who sells goods
retailer · wholesaler · shopkeeper · stockist · outfitter · broker · distributor · importer · exporter · middleman
furnishing
Items equipping a space
- sourcingObtaining from suppliers
- procurementObtaining goods externally
- distributionAllocation across recipients
delivery · fulfillment · consignment · inventory · stock · wholesale · shipping · logistics · dispatch · supply chain
disseminator
One who spreads information
- spreaderTool for distribution
- propagatorOne who spreads further
- peddlerRoving small-goods merchant
promoter · dispenser · trafficker · hawker · source · outlet · channel · mouthpiece · gossipmonger · rumormonger
provisions
Stockpiled food and supplies
- groceriesFood bought at stores
- delicatessenPrepared foods shop
- produceMake or manufacture
seafood · dairy · bakery · butcher · confectionery · beverages · spices · condiments · pantry · staples
artisanal
Made by skilled craftspeople
fine · bespoke · handcrafted · curated · specialty · high-end · boutique · upscale · refined · exclusive