victualler

noun
UK /ˈvɪtʃuələ/
US /ˈvɪtʃuələr/

A victualler is a person who sells food and drinks.

The victualler stocked the ship with bread, cheese, and water before it sailed.

SYNONYMS

food sellergrocerprovisionerpurveyorinnkeeper

RELATED WORDS

victualssuppliesprovisionstaverncatering

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person who is licensed to sell alcohol, especially the owner of a pub or inn.

The victualler renewed his licence so he could keep serving drinks at the pub.

3. A ship that carries food and supplies for a fleet.

The victualler sailed ahead to bring fresh food to the warships.

4. A person who supplies an army or ship with food.

The army hired a victualler to keep the soldiers fed during the long march.