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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“We know that this house will give a buyer great equity, we’re just trying to find the easiest path for someone to accomplish that.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026
Most geopolitical strategists don’t see the war derailing U.S.-China relations even though China has been the primary buyer of Iran’s oil and a major financial lifeline.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
China, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, also confirmed last week that some of its ships had crossed the strait, although it did not mention Iran or give more details on the vessels.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
With that, swap rates and mortgage rates have risen, “which might have put a dampener on buyer demand for house purchases,” said Investec economist Sandra Horsfield in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Sometimes the seller would just laugh at the buyer, but Hanako didn’t know if that was just to get the buyer to offer a higher price.
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
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