Importer (Noun)
Meaning
Someone whose business involves importing goods from outside (especially from a foreign country).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The company is a major importer of electronics from Asia and has been in business for over 20 years.
- As an importer of rare spices, she travels the world in search of unique and exotic flavors.
- The importer was fined heavily for failing to comply with customs regulations on the shipment of textiles.
- The city's port is a hub for importers of goods from Europe, with millions of tons of cargo passing through every year.
- The small business owner started out as a solo importer of handmade crafts from Latin America and has since expanded to a team of employees.