noun
Uncommon
bidder
BIHD-uh
Bidder (noun) means a person who offers a price, especially at an auction. Example: “The highest bidder took home the painting.”
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 notesIn plain EnglishSomeone making an offer of a price at an auction or in a tender process.
Common pairings
highest bidder
the winning bidder
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Word forms
- Plural
- bidders
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Etymology
From Middle English bidder, formed from "bid" plus the agent suffix "-er."
Rhymes for bidder
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What does “bidder” mean?
The word “bidder” means a person who offers a price, especially at an auction. In plain terms, someone making an offer of a price at an auction or in a tender process.
How do you pronounce “bidder”?
“Bidder” is pronounced BIHD-uh (/ˈbɪ.dɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bidder” in a sentence?
Here is “bidder” used in a sentence: “The highest bidder took home the painting.”
What part of speech is “bidder”?
“Bidder” is a noun.
Where does the word “bidder” come from?
The word “bidder” comes from Middle English. From Middle English bidder, formed from "bid" plus the agent suffix "-er.".
Is “bidder” a common word?
“Bidder” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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