noun
a person who buys something
The buyer paid in cash.
The seller met with a potential buyer.
Common phrases & grammar
potential buyer · first-time buyer · online buyer
buyer of + noun
potential buyer of + noun
American English
How to pronounce buyer
nounB1Common word
BAIer
/ˈbaɪ.ɚ/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
a person who buys something
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
nounless common
a person whose job is to choose products for a store or company to sell
She works as a buyer for a department store.
The fashion buyer chose next season's clothes.
Common phrases & grammar
fashion buyer · corporate buyer
buyer for + company or store
fashion buyer for + store or company
Useful expressions
a situation in which buyers have many choices and sellers compete for them
It is a buyer’s market, so prices are negotiable.
regret after buying something
He felt buyer’s remorse after buying the expensive car.
a warning that buyers should check something carefully before buying it
Buyer beware: the phone has no warranty.