plural buyers
1
: one who buys something
a first-time car buyer
wholesale produce buyers
Let the buyer beware.
The apartment complex was sold to an anonymous buyer.
2
: a person who has charge of the selection, purchasing, pricing, and display of the merchandise of a retail store
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Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 2 June 2026
Food buyers are looking for authenticity Consumers are willing to pay more for products perceived as unique, traditional or carefully sourced — and that willingness is driving real changes in how food is sold.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Their request was denied because the plaintiffs are considered general public consumers of art, rather than professional art buyers, and are also based in Normandy.
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Complex reported at the time some of those very buyers confirmed they were allowed to purchase pairs for up to $1,200 a pop.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
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Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 2 June 2026
Food buyers are looking for authenticity Consumers are willing to pay more for products perceived as unique, traditional or carefully sourced — and that willingness is driving real changes in how food is sold.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Their request was denied because the plaintiffs are considered general public consumers of art, rather than professional art buyers, and are also based in Normandy.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 2 June 2026
Complex reported at the time some of those very buyers confirmed they were allowed to purchase pairs for up to $1,200 a pop.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
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“Buyer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buyer. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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