Vend: meaning, definitions and examples

Repeated word, refer to first instance for context and examples.

• He got a license to vend snacks on the beach.
• The vending machine stopped working.

Commonly used in general situations to indicate the exchange of goods or services for money.

• She sells handmade jewelry.
• They want to sell their old car.

Often used to describe the act of exchanging goods or services, particularly in a business or economic context; can also imply an exchange rather than a monetary transaction.

• They trade goods with neighboring countries.
• He trades stocks on the market.

Used in contexts where there is a provision of goods or services, typically in bulk or on a continual basis.

• They supply vegetables to local restaurants.
• The company supplies medical equipment to hospitals.