See also: bûyer

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Etymology edit

From buy +‎ -er.

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈbaɪ.ə(ɹ)/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈbaɪ.ɚ/
  • Rhymes: -aɪə(ɹ)
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buyer (plural buyers)

  1. A person who makes one or more purchases.
    Every person who steps through the door is a potential buyer, so acknowledge their presence.
  2. (retailing) A person who purchases items for resale in a retail establishment.
    The supermarket's new buyer decided to stock a larger range of vegetarian foods.
  3. (manufacturing) A person who purchases items consumed or used as components in the manufacture of products.

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