buyer
/ˈbaɪ.ə(ɹ)/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: buyers
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A person who makes one or more purchases.
Noun
Examples
Every person who steps through the door is a potential buyer, so acknowledge their presence.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A person who purchases items for resale in a retail establishment.
Noun
Examples
The supermarket's new buyer decided to stock a larger range of vegetarian foods.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “buyer” mean?
A person who makes one or more purchases.
Is “buyer” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.