What is vend? How to use in English

Discover the meaning of vend in English, its pronunciation, and how to use it correctly in real-life situations. See examples and easy memorization tips.

Definition & pronunciation of vend

vendverb
Vend
/vend//vend/

Where does the word vend come from?

The word "vend" comes from the Old French word "vendre," which means "to sell" or "to dispose of." This Old French word is derived from the Latin word " vendere," which means "to sell" or "to give over." The Latin "vendere" is a combination of "ven-" (meaning "to come" or "to bring") and "-dere" (meaning "to give"). The Latin "vendere" was used to describe the act of selling or disposing of something, and it was later adopted into Old French as "vendre." From there, the word "vend" entered the English language, initially meaning "to sell" or "to dispose of" something, and is still used today in words such as "vend this," meaning to sell or offer for sale.

Vocabulary summary vend

type transitive verb

meaning (legal) sell (odd goods)

example to vend small wares

meaning (US, American meaning) announce

example to vend one's opinions

Example of vocabulary vendnamespace

The local farmers' market is the perfect place to vend fresh produce to the community.
She vended handmade jewelry at the street festival, attracting a large crowd with her unique designs.
The food truck festival is a great opportunity for these aspiring chefs to vend their delicious treats to a wider audience.
Each summer, the concert venue hires bands to vend their music to the enthusiastic crowd.
After the barn sale, there were plenty of leftover items to vend online through various websites.