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buyer

American  
[bahy-er] / ˈbaɪ ər /

noun

  1. a person who buys; purchaser.

  2. a purchasing agent, as for a department or chain store.

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

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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

Appeared in the August 30, 2025, print edition as 'Tariffs Skirt India’s Biggest Russian Oil Buyer'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 29, 2025

Buyer demand for “Gunsmoke” among international broadcasters has always been strong.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2025

If the Buyer is behind in making payments, the Seller may: 1.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

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