noun

importer

ihm-PAW-tuh

Importer (noun) means a person or company that brings goods into a country for sale. Example: “The firm is one of the largest wine importers in the country.”

noun

A person or company that brings goods into a country for sale.

"The firm is one of the largest wine importers in the country."

How to use importer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA business or person that brings foreign goods in to sell.

Easily confused with

exporter →

Word forms

importers plural

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Etymology

From import + -er.

Rhymes for importer

porter shorter reporter comforter teleporter transporter

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Frequently asked questions

What does “importer” mean?

The word “importer” means a person or company that brings goods into a country for sale. In plain terms, a business or person that brings foreign goods in to sell.

How do you pronounce “importer”?

“Importer” is pronounced ihm-PAW-tuh (/ɪmˈpɔː(ɹ)tə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “importer” in a sentence?

Here is “importer” used in a sentence: “The firm is one of the largest wine importers in the country.”

What part of speech is “importer”?

“Importer” is a noun.