the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. One who vends; one who transfers the exclusive right of possessing a thing, either his own, or that of another as his agent, for a price or pecuniary equivalent; a seller; a vendor.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. One who vends or sells; a seller: as, a news-vender.
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n. someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money
Word Usage
"The vender is working to pay for that night's meal."