buyer
0 antonyms and opposites of buyer, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A person who buys something.
How to use buyer
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Frequently asked questions
What does “buyer” mean?
The word “buyer” means a person who buys something. In plain terms, someone who buys — either a one-off customer or a professional purchaser for a business.
How do you pronounce “buyer”?
“Buyer” is pronounced BEYE-uh (/ˈbaɪ.ɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “buyer” in a sentence?
Here is “buyer” used in a sentence: “The buyer inspected the house twice before making an offer.”
What is another word for “buyer”?
Words with a similar meaning to “buyer” include purchaser and vendee.
What part of speech is “buyer”?
“Buyer” is a noun.
Is “buyer” a common word?
“Buyer” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “buyer” have?
“Buyer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who buys something.
What is the difference between a buyer and a purchaser?
The two words mean the same thing — a person who buys something — but "purchaser" is more formal and is preferred in legal and contractual writing. "Buyer" is the everyday term and is also the name of a profession: someone who purchases stock for a shop or company.
What does a buyer do as a job?
A professional buyer purchases stock or merchandise on behalf of a shop or company. The role typically involves choosing product lines, negotiating prices with suppliers, and deciding quantities, with the aim of stocking goods that will sell well. Retail chains, fashion houses, and manufacturers all employ buyers.
What is the difference between a buyer and a customer?
A buyer is anyone who buys something, viewed as one party in a transaction — the counterpart of the seller. A customer is someone who buys from a particular business, often repeatedly, so the word emphasizes the relationship with that business rather than the act of buying itself.