1. a person or company that supplies goods to stores and other businesses that sell to consumers
2. a device in a car engine that sends electrical current to the spark plugs
Usage: automotive
3. a person or organization that distributes or spreads something

Examples

• The movie distributor released the film in theaters nationwide.
• Our company serves as a distributor for several major brands.
• The mechanic replaced the faulty distributor in my car.
• She works for a food distributor that supplies restaurants.
• The distributor cap was cracked and needed replacement.
• Local distributors help get products to small retailers.
• The charity acts as a distributor of aid to disaster victims.