provider

Everyday

1. A provider is a person or company that supplies something people need, such as electricity, internet or health care. tree →
2. A provider is a person who earns money to support a family. tree →
3. (formal) A provider can be any person or group that gives a service, like a childcare provider. tree →

In the lessons

In adult life families pay internet providers and energy providers. In stories and family life, a parent may be called the main provider. In RE, Christians believe God is the provider of all good things. Phrases: «internet provider», «service provider», «health care provider», «the main provider».

Examples

• Our internet provider is changing the router. tree →
• Dad is the main provider in our family since Mum is studying. tree →
• The health care provider sent a letter about my check-up. tree →
• The energy provider raised its prices. tree →
• The nursery is a good childcare provider. tree →
• Christians thank God as the provider of their daily bread. tree →

Note

Countable: providers. From «provide» + «-er». The «main provider» or «breadwinner» can be anyone in a family. «ISP» means Internet Service Provider.