payer

[pey-er]

noun

1. a person who pays. pay.

2. the person named in a bill or note who has to pay the holder.

payer

/ ˈpeɪə /

noun

1. a person who pays

2. the person named in a commercial paper as responsible for its payment on redemption

Word History and Origins

Origin of payer¹

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; pay ¹, -er ¹

Example Sentences

The six yield an average of about 5.4%, more than double the 2.6% average yield for a dividend payer in the Russell 1000.

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"When prices are too high, I don't think we can look bill payers in the eye, charge them that money, and know that costs could be lower if we were more efficient," he said.

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Shah started his evidence to the committee by apologising to all those who believe in the BBC, licence fee payers, and to BBC staff, saying: "I regret the mistakes that have been made."

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The 12-member board of the BBC is responsible for ensuring it delivers on its public service mission and it sets the strategic direction of the corporation, which is largely funded by licence-fee payers.

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"Declining household participation and rising evasion has not been successfully tackled; BBC users not purchasing a licence is not fair to willing licence fee payers," the report said.

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