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noun

bidder

BIHD-uh
noun
1
A person who offers a price, especially at an auction.
"The highest bidder took home the painting."

How to Use Bidder

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone making an offer of a price at an auction or in a tender process.

Common pairings
highest bidder the winning bidder

Word Forms

bidders plural

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Etymology

From Middle English bidder, formed from "bid" plus the agent suffix "-er."

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