buyer

noun

buy·​er ˈbī(-ə)r How to pronounce buyer (audio)
plural buyers
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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 buyer of Lindy’s could keep the old-school steakhouse running, rebrand it or pursue other options for the property, with a sale expected to close by the end of the year. — Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance, Idaho Statesman, 18 Oct. 2026 However, buyers must then provide another $245,000 within 10 days. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026 In addition, timberland values are benefiting from strong demand from recreational and lifestyle buyers, providing support for land prices beyond the income generated from timber harvesting. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026 Until the Pentagon or the customer releases further details, the identity of the buyer and the precise capabilities being developed remain undisclosed. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026 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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