Definition

A person or company that supplies goods to retailers or other businesses, often acting as a middleman between manufacturers and sellers.

Example

The distributor delivered the new products to all the local stores.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how important a distributor is in a car engine?

Not really, but I guess it must be essential for the spark plugs.

Yeah, without a good distributor, the engine wouldn't run smoothly at all.

That makes sense! It's fascinating how each part plays a role in the whole system.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Distributor → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "tribuere" (meaning to assign or distribute). The word describes someone who assigns or distributes things apart to others.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'assigns' ('tribuere') things 'apart' ('dis-') to different people — that's what a distributor does.

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