victualer

vɪktˈuːlər

Definitions

1. noun

A person who supplies food and provisions, especially for an army or a large organization.

“The company hired a victualer to manage its cafeteria operations.”

2. noun

A purveyor of victuals, or provisions, especially for a ship.

“The victualer loaded the ship with fresh water and dry goods.”

Synonyms

  • commissary
  • provisioner
  • purveyor

Antonyms

  • depriver
  • starver