noun
- people or businesses that supply food, equipment, or other necessary items
Examples
- The army relied on local provisioners for fresh supplies.
- Ship provisioners stocked the vessel with food and water before the voyage.
- The expedition hired several provisioners to ensure they had adequate gear.
- Military provisioners delivered rations to the remote outpost.
- The town’s provisioners struggled to meet demand during the siege.
- Colonial provisioners traded with both settlers and native tribes.