American English
/pʰɹəˈvaɪ.ɾɚ/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
A person or organization that supplies a service, product, or other thing people need.
Practice out loudA person or organization that supplies a service, product, or other thing people need.
We need a new internet provider.
The company is a leading provider of online training.
service provider · internet provider · energy provider · leading provider
a + provider + of + noun
noun + provider
A doctor, nurse, clinic, or other person or organization that gives medical care.
Call your healthcare provider if the pain gets worse.
The clinic is a trusted provider of mental-health services.
In American English, provider often means a doctor or other medical professional in a clinic or insurance context.
primary care provider · medical provider · trusted provider
see + a + healthcare provider
contact + your + healthcare provider
A person who earns money to support a family.
She is the main provider for her two children.
After he lost his job, his wife became the family's only provider.
main provider · sole provider
be + the + main provider + for + noun
become + the + sole provider + for + noun
A person or company that supplies a service.
We changed our mobile service provider.
A doctor, medical professional, or organization that gives medical care.
Ask your healthcare provider about this medicine.
The only person who earns money to support a family.
After the divorce, she became the sole provider.