taxpayer

noun

tax·​pay·​er ˈtaks-ˌpā-ər How to pronounce taxpayer (audio)
: one that pays or is liable for a tax

Examples of taxpayer in a Sentence

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The Mavericks will soon ask the city of Dallas, and its taxpayers, for free money in an effort to make owner Patrick Dumont’s vision of a new resort/arena in downtown Dallas a reality. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2025 The White House has pledged that East Wing offices will be rebuilt as part of the ballroom construction, which is reportedly being funded without taxpayer expense. Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025 Essentially, if the company underperformed, the taxpayer could be left to pick up part of its tab. John Cassidy, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025 The thinking was that NASA could step in to provide support through the Olympus program at minimal cost to taxpayers, according to the source. Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for taxpayer

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of taxpayer was in 1797

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“Taxpayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taxpayer. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

taxpayer

noun
tax·​pay·​er ˈtak-ˌspā-ər How to pronounce taxpayer (audio)
: one that pays or is responsible for paying a tax

Legal Definition

taxpayer

noun
tax·​pay·​er
: a person (as an individual or corporation) that pays or is liable for a tax
taxpaying adjective

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