distributor
Translation
distributor, wholesaler, supplier, dealer
Examples
The company is a major distributor of software.
The company is a major distributor of software.
The distributor is part of the car's ignition system.
The distributor is part of the car's ignition system.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) ((distributor)) ((of sth.)) a company that supplies goods to stores They are a major distributor of computer games.
Similar Words
Synonyms: supplier, wholesaler, dealer, agent
Etymology
From Latin 'dis-' (apart) and 'tribuere' (to allot). A person or company that 'allots apart' or distributes goods.
Memory Tips
Think of a truck 'distributing' products to different stores. The driver or company is the distributor.