buyer

American  

[bahy-er] / ˈbaɪ ər /

noun

1. a person who buys; purchaser.

2. a purchasing agent, as for a department or chain store.

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buyer British  

/ ˈbaɪə /

noun

1. a person who buys; purchaser; customer

2. a person employed to buy merchandise, materials, etc, as for a shop or factory

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Etymology

Origin of buyer

First recorded in 1150–1200, buyer is from the Middle English word beger, bier. See buy, -er ¹

Example Sentences

You can make a plan to streamline the business so that any buyer is getting a system, not a brand inextricably linked with its owner.

From MarketWatch

Homeowners with mortgages backed by the Federal Housing Administration, who are typically first-time buyers with lower incomes, were experiencing the most distress.

From MarketWatch

Nor are firms that ship gas to overseas buyers cut off, thanks to long-term supply deals guaranteeing them space on pipelines.

From The Wall Street Journal

In Los Angeles, a single buyer earning the local average salary could afford a home worth only 28% of the average property in the region, according to the survey.

From Los Angeles Times

"We expect interest from buyers looking for an exciting lifestyle project in one of Wales' most beautiful coastal landscapes or someone who is looking for their very own secluded haven," he added.

From BBC

Related Words

• client
• consumer
• customer
• patron
• purchaser
• shopper
• user