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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The home is currently under contract from a buyer, according to property records on Zillow. Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025 That includes Apple’s $3,500 Vision Pro headset, which has struggled to attract developers and resonate with buyers, according to reports from The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg. Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025 Prediction markets have different data needs than sportsbooks, and the NHL has different feeds for various buyers. Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2025 Some argue that quantum computers require billions of dollars and that few buyers will be in the market. Big Think, 22 Oct. 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 23 Oct. 2025.

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