payer

noun

pay·​er ˈpā-ər How to pronounce payer (audio)
variants or less commonly payor
: one that pays
especially : the person by whom a bill or note has been or should be paid
He is a prompt bill payer.

Examples of payer in a Sentence

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Need help navigating complex payer portals that change their requirements daily? Navaneeth Nair, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025 The seafoam green banner slowly rose to the top of the arena while payers, staff and fans watched in awe. Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 18 May 2025 Medicaid is the largest payer of long-term care costs today, Bearden said. Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 17 May 2025 This data provides valuable insights into the economic impact on patients, providers, and payers, highlighting how transparency can enhance the program’s ability to support essential healthcare services. Jacki Stratoudakis, Hartford Courant, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for payer

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of payer was in the 14th century

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“Payer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/payer. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

Legal Definition

payer

variant of payor

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