buyer

noun

buy·​er ˈbī(-ə)r How to pronounce buyer (audio)
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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For any prospective buyer, the land is too small to legally build on, but bidding starts at $3,750. Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 19 July 2025 Conversation pits were hugely popular in the ’70s and are also winning over modern buyers with their retro charm. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 July 2025 And then there’s the double-bind that’s unique to housing where each seller is usually also a buyer. Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025 As part of the deal, JPMorgan’s private bank contacted roughly 186 international clients to find a buyer, the Wall Street Journal reported. Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 18 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for buyer

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of buyer was in the 13th century

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“Buyer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buyer. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.

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