jobber (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɒbər/

Definition

A person or company that buys goods from manufacturers or importers and sells them to retailers or other businesses, rather than directly to the public.

Examples

• The electronics jobber supplied components to several small repair shops in the city.

• As a textile jobber, she traveled frequently to source fabrics from different mills.

• Many independent bookstores rely on a book jobber for their diverse inventory.

Synonyms of jobber

Words with a similar meaning to jobber:

• wholesaler
• distributor
• broker
• middleman

Antonyms of jobber

Words with the opposite meaning to jobber:

• manufacturer
• retailer

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