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How to pronounce distributors

nounB2

dihSTRIHByuhdderz

/dɪˈstɹɪb.jə.ɾɚz/

4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

Related entry: distributor

A person or company that gets products from a producer and supplies them to stores or other businesses.

Meanings & examples

noun

A person or company that gets products from a producer and supplies them to stores or other businesses.

The company is an authorized distributor of medical equipment.

We buy our coffee from a local distributor.

Good to know

A distributor usually sells to stores or other businesses, while a retailer usually sells to the final customer.

Common phrases & grammar

authorized distributor · local distributor · official distributor · distributor network

a distributor of + [product]

the distributor for + [brand]

noun

A company that makes a film, book, or music recording available to the public, often through cinemas, stores, or online services.

The film distributor will release the movie in June.

An independent distributor bought the rights to her documentary.

Common phrases & grammar

film distributor · independent distributor · major film distributor · distribution rights

the distributor of + [a film/book]

a film distributor releases + [a film]

nountechnicalless common

A part in an older gasoline engine that sends electricity to the spark plugs in the correct order.

The mechanic replaced the distributor.

This old engine still uses a distributor.

Common phrases & grammar

ignition distributor · distributor cap · distributor rotor

replace the distributor

the distributor sends + [electricity] to + [the spark plugs]