provisioner

noun
pro·​vi·​sion·​er | \ prə-ˈvi-zhə-nər How to pronounce provisioner (audio) , -ˈvizh-nər\

Definition of provisioner

: a furnisher of provisions

Examples of provisioner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The early prosperity of New England was largely based on its role as provisioner for black slave plantation islands such as Jamaica and Barbados. Howard W. French, Washington Post, "Trump's profane description disregards Africa's crucial role in making America a world power," 14 Jan. 2018

First Known Use of provisioner

1866, in the meaning defined above

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