taxpayer

noun

tax·​pay·​er ˈtaks-ˌpā-ər 

: one that pays or is liable for a tax

Examples of taxpayer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Durbin said Grassley sought information about Patel's use of the FBI jet, the bureau's purchase of BMWs and whether Patel had reimbursed taxpayers for his travel. — CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Nearly $13 million in taxpayer money has gone into transforming Cambridge Harbor. — Josh Davis, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2026

Atlanta’s economic development arm will soon consider whether to provide taxpayer support to the first phase of Amsterdam Walk’s redevelopment near Piedmont Park and the Beltline. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Millions of dollars in taxpayer funds were also allegedly misspent on luxury vacations, vintage car restorations, and commercial properties unrelated to homeless housing, federal prosecutors charge. — Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for taxpayer

• assayer
• ballplayer
• betrayer
• bilayer
• bricklayer
• conveyer
• conveyor
• purveyor
• ratepayer
• soothsayer
• surveyor
• gayer

Kids Definition

taxpayer

noun

tax·​pay·​er ˈtak-ˌspā-ər 

: one that pays or is responsible for paying a tax

Legal Definition

taxpayer

noun

tax·​pay·​er

: a person (as an individual or corporation) that pays or is liable for a tax

taxpaying adjective