bidder

American  

[bid-er] / ˈbɪd ər /

noun

1. a person who bids or offers a particular amount to purchase something, usually in competition with other potential buyers.

2. a person or company that bids or proposes a particular amount as a charge to complete a project or service, often competitively.

3. Cards. a player who makes a bid of a particular quantity or suit.

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Example Sentences

The regulatory filing also disclosed that a mysterious bidder had surfaced at the auction’s 11th hour.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

For a few months, until its long-term contracts kick in around October, it can sell what it produces from that plant to the highest bidder.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

And many, if not most, will keep logs of your activities and sell or rent that data to the highest bidder.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

The company had over $170 billion wiped off its market value since last September, when reports started to surface that it could be a potential bidder for Warner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

Spy gear that can eavesdrop on all the prime minister's top-secret communications and then uplink classified information to a satellite, which Dr. Loofah will download and sell to the highest bidder.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein

Related Words

• adversary
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