buyer

American  

[bahy-er] / ˈbaɪ ər /

noun

1. a person who buys; purchaser.

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

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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

Etsy, in a statement, noted Depop’s massive popularity with millennials and Gen Z. It said the site last year had 7 million active buyers, and nearly 90% of them were under age 34.

From MarketWatch

Talks with potential buyers are expected to continue through the 2026 off-season.

From Barron's

But it’s also reflective of a wealthier buyer base than the broader market.

From Barron's

The team’s recent success figures to make Seattle even more attractive to potential buyers.

From The Wall Street Journal

It employs a team of more than 80 brokers, or “rainmakers,” who connect potential buyers and sellers.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• client
• consumer
• customer
• patron
• purchaser
• shopper
• user