Definition

A person or company that provides supplies, especially food and other necessary items.

Example

The provisioner delivered fresh fruits and vegetables to the market every week.

Conversation

I heard you started a new job as a provisioner.

Yeah, it’s pretty interesting! I get to manage supplies for events.

That sounds cool! What kind of events do you work with?

Mostly weddings and corporate parties, so it keeps me busy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Provisioner → It is formed from "pro-" (meaning for or in favor of) and "vision" (from Latin "visio", meaning sight or seeing) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). A provisioner is a person who provides or supplies something, particularly in terms of food or resources.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'for' ('pro-') providing 'sight' or 'resources' ('vision') — that's why a provisioner is someone who supplies what is needed.

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