taxpayer

noun

tax·​pay·​er ˈtaks-ˌpā-ər 

: one that pays or is liable for a tax

Examples of taxpayer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The law’s Republican supporters contend the changes will save taxpayer dollars by eliminating fraud and ensuring that only those who absolutely need benefits receive them. —Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025

For taxpayers, the news isn’t good. —Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025

Several of the four technology companies the state originally contracted with to develop the regional 911 system have accused officials of failing to effectively manage taxpayer dollars. —Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 24 Nov. 2025

Last year, the federal housing agency banned Millennia from getting new federal contracts, including for the Section 8 housing assistance program, for five years, citing concerns about taxpayer funds, according to news reports. —Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 23 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for taxpayer

• assayer
• ballplayer
• betrayer
• bilayer
• bricklayer
• conveyer
• conveyor
• purveyor
• ratepayer
• soothsayer
• surveyor
• gayer

Kids Definition

taxpayer

noun

tax·​pay·​er ˈtak-ˌspā-ər 

: 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