buyer
Americannoun
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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
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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A #SaveDenby campaign encouraging people to buy more products was launched, but administrators said they failed to find a buyer, leading to production ceasing.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Knapman says this is particularly important in London, where average first-time buyer prices are around £460,000, and argues the cap should rise in line with house prices.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
They expect more buyers will return to the market once mortgage rates, which recently hit a nine-month high, come down and trigger pent-up buyer demand.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Lenders and co-op boards want to see that a buyer has a solid financial foundation.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Nothing to tell the buyer who made all that food they’re enjoying.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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