Phrase guide

distribution channel

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

the route by which goods or services are passed from producer to user

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: business, marketing

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a way of selling a company's product either directly or via distributors

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • possible distribution channels are wholesalers or small retailers or retail chains or direct mailers or your own stores

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: channel

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: marketing

History

Etymology

From the metaphor of goods or services flowing from production to use.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: jakelukanava — route
  • Irish: bealach imdháilte — route
  • Irish: bealach dáileacháin — route
  • Irish: bealach dáilte — route
  • Polish: kanał dystrybucji — route