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

The bears have won out on Oracle’s stock lately, but one analyst thinks the powerful recent selloff just means more opportunity for buyers.

From MarketWatch

Analysts suggest the rally may continue, driven by healthy retail demand, reserve allocators, and short-term momentum buyers.

From Barron's

For years it has seemed no sticker price was too high for American car buyers.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s rough these days in electric-vehicle showrooms, as buyers are staying away now that the $7,500 per vehicle tax credit has ended.

From The Wall Street Journal

It needs those dollars if it hopes to defend the currency when there are more sellers than buyers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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