distributor
/dɪstɹˈɪbjətɚ/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 3.66 in modern English
14
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
One who or that which distributes.
noun
A device that distributes electric current, especially to the spark plugs in an internal combustion engine.
noun
A machine for distributing type.
noun
An appliance, such as a roller, in a printing press, for distributing ink.
Example Sentences
- "“The importance of that decision means that the voices of upset consumers have been heard and that those responsible for harming the highly respected reputation of Bud Light and Anheuser-Busch are no longer able to do so,” the distributor said in its statement. […] Still, some distributors are upset with Anheuser-Busch (BUD)."
- "The recall said that the distributors — Walmart, CVS and AACE Pharmaceuticals — will be arranging the return of all the affected products."
Etymology
Etymology tree English distribute Proto-Indo-European *-tōr Proto-Italic *-tōr Latin -tor Latin -ātor Old French -eorbor. Middle English -our ▲ Latin -torlbor. English -or English distributor From distribute + -or.