a company, person, etc. that provides things that people want or need, especially over a long period of time

They used to be a leading supplier of military equipment. 他们曾经是军事装备的主要供应商。

He said that he had got the drugs from his usual supplier (= person who sells drugs illegally). 他说这些毒品是由他的长期供货人提供的。

Synonyms: purveyor retailersellervendor

Compare: acquirer buyerpurchaser

a company that sells something

I'll contact the suppliers and see if I can get the paint you want by Friday. 我会和供应商联系，看看我能否在周五之前拿到您想要的涂料。