buyer
Americannoun
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a person who buys; purchaser.
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a purchasing agent, as for a department or chain store.
noun
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a person who buys; purchaser; customer
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a person employed to buy merchandise, materials, etc, as for a shop or factory
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of buyer
First recorded in 1150–1200, buyer is from the Middle English word beger, bier. See buy, -er 1
Example Sentences
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Buyer demand at the time was strong and he struggled to find a home to purchase, making unsuccessful offers on 12 houses.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 24, 2025
Buyer reluctance, in turn, has weighed on the stocks.
From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025
The market’s growth has also driven a steady increase in the number of buyers willing to invest in credit secondaries, a trend reflected in 2025 WSJ Pro’s Guide to the Secondary Market Buyer Survey.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025
PayPal said they do not cover personal payments under PayPal Buyer Protection.
From BBC • Dec. 19, 2024
The Buyer is obligated to make all payments hereunder.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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