buying
/ˈbaɪ.ɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: buyings
Meaning · English
The act of making a purchase.
Noun
Examples
[…] Reckonings of all and every his Dealings, Doings, Buyings and Sellings and Employments, touching and concerning the Premises […]
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 “buying” mean?
The act of making a purchase.
Is “buying” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.