Purveyor

Pronunciation: /pərˈveɪər/

Definitions of purveyor

noun a person who spreads or promotes an idea or belief

Example Sentences

A1 The purveyor of fruits and vegetables comes to our neighborhood every Saturday.

A2 The local bakery is known as the purveyor of delicious pastries in town.

B1 As a purveyor of fine wines, he travels to different vineyards to select the best products for his store.

B2 The company prides itself on being a purveyor of sustainable and ethically sourced clothing.

C1 The renowned chef is considered a purveyor of innovative culinary techniques and flavors.

C2 The art gallery is known as a purveyor of cutting-edge contemporary art from around the world.

Examples of purveyor in a Sentence

formal The purveyor of fine wines and cheeses has a reputation for quality products.

informal My friend is a purveyor of all things vintage and retro.

slang That guy is the purveyor of all the latest gossip in town.

figurative As an artist, she saw herself as a purveyor of emotions through her paintings.

Grammatical Forms of purveyor

• past tense: purveyed
• plural: purveyors
• comparative: more purveying
• superlative: most purveying
• present tense: purveys
• future tense: will purvey
• perfect tense: has purveyed
• continuous tense: is purveying
• singular: purveyor
• positive degree: purveyor
• infinitive: to purvey
• gerund: purveying
• participle: purveyed

Origin and Evolution of purveyor

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'purveyor' originated from the Old French word 'pourveour' which meant 'provider' or 'supplier'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'purveyor' has evolved to refer to someone who supplies or provides goods, often in a professional capacity such as a supplier of food or provisions.