buyer

noun

buy·​er ˈbī(-ə)r How to pronounce buyer (audio)
plural buyers
Synonyms of buyernext
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 identities of the buyer and seller are unclear. Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026 Earlier today, Webtoon Productions animation boss told us American buyers have finally embraced anime in all its different forms. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 June 2026 Trust is what turns browsers into buyers. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026 Investigators also uncovered records indicating Di had sold two pythons to another buyer for 1,000 yuan, or about $140. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for buyer

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 Jun. 2026.

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