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Distributor

🇬🇧 UK //dɪsˈtrɪb.jʊ.tər// 🇺🇸 US //dɪsˈtrɪb.jə.tər//

Meaning of Distributor

A person or company that distributes goods to retailers or clients.

In simple words: A person or company that supplies products to stores or other businesses.

Distributor in a sentence

• The distributor delivered the new products to the stores.
• Our company works with a reliable distributor for our supplies.
• She is the primary distributor for several major brands.
• The book's distributor ensured it reached bookstores nationwide.
• They hired a distributor to expand their market reach.

How to use Distributor

Use in business contexts when referring to companies or individuals who supply goods. Avoid informal settings.

Grammar pattern

distributor + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'distributor' as a company's 'bucket' to pour products into various stores.

Related words

Collocations with Distributor

• exclusive distributor
• authorized distributor
• distributor agreement
• distributor network

Synonyms for Distributor

• supplier
• wholesaler
• dealer
• vendor

Opposites of Distributor

• recipient
• consumer

Common mistakes with Distributor

• Confused with 'distribute', which is the verb form.
• Incorrectly using 'distributor' as a countable noun.
• Mixing up with 'wholesaler', which may have slightly different meanings.

Frequently asked questions about Distributor

What does Distributor mean?

A person or company that supplies products to stores or other businesses.

What is the definition of Distributor?

A person or company that distributes goods to retailers or clients.

How do you use Distributor in a sentence?

The distributor delivered the new products to the stores.

Can you give another example of Distributor?

Our company works with a reliable distributor for our supplies.

What are synonyms for Distributor?

Common alternatives include supplier, wholesaler, dealer, vendor.

What is the opposite of Distributor?

Opposite meanings include recipient, consumer.

What words go with Distributor?

It commonly pairs with exclusive distributor, authorized distributor, distributor agreement, distributor network.

What are common mistakes when using Distributor?

Confused with 'distribute', which is the verb form. Incorrectly using 'distributor' as a countable noun. Mixing up with 'wholesaler', which may have slightly different meanings.

How do you pronounce Distributor?

US: //dɪsˈtrɪb.jə.tər//, UK: //dɪsˈtrɪb.jʊ.tər//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Distributor?

Use in business contexts when referring to companies or individuals who supply goods. Avoid informal settings.