Word
provider
US/pɹəˈvaɪdɝ/
UK/pɹəvˈaɪdɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person or company that gives you a service or a product you need. You often use this for things like internet, electricity, or healthcare.
n. an organization or individual that supplies a particular service or commodity. Often used in professional contexts to describe commercial entities or healthcare professionals.
Examples
“Who is your current internet provider?”
“The hospital is the largest healthcare provider in the region, serving over fifty thousand patients every year.”
“Switching to a different energy provider can often lead to significant savings, provided the consumer carefully reviews the terms of the fixed-rate contract before signing.”
Examples
simple
“Who is your current internet provider?”
contextual
“The hospital is the largest healthcare provider in the region, serving over fifty thousand patients every year.”
complex
“Switching to a different energy provider can often lead to significant savings, provided the consumer carefully reviews the terms of the fixed-rate contract before signing.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “provider” in context.
Adjective
01. primary provider
“The company has become the primary provider of high-speed internet in the region.”
adj + noun
Usage
Commonly modified by the specific service being offered, such as 'service provider', 'care provider', or 'content provider'.
Real-World Examples
“The drought has hit nuclear power providers across Europe.” “In the 2023 survey discussed above, 38% of Black immigrant adults who had received care reported unfair treatment by a provider – more than twice the share of white immigrant adults, at 18%.” Etymology
From provide + -er. Since 15th century.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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