Synonyms for

Buyer

Verb / ˈbaɪɜ: / Another word for buyer — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who buys something.

Synonyms & similar words

purchaser vendee emptor purchaser shopper customer consumer client patron investor dealer trader merchant retailer wholesaler bargainer negotiator acquirer spender user

Synonyms by register

Formal

purchaser acquirer client customer

Informal

shopper consumer user

Literary

patron admirer

Antonyms

seller vendor merchant supplier producer giver

Common collocations

  • potential buyer
  • eager buyer
  • satisfied buyer
  • first-time buyer
  • bulk buyer
  • sole buyer
  • interested buyer

Word family

noun buyer
verb buy
adjective buyable

Usage note

While 'buyer' is a general term, 'customer' often implies a repeat or established relationship. 'Purchaser' is a more formal synonym.

Example sentences

  1. The buyer went to the store to buy some groceries.
  2. I am the buyer of this house.
  3. The buyer negotiated the price with the seller.
  4. The buyer was happy with the purchase.
  5. The buyer paid cash for the car.

Quotes

  • The buyer needs a hundred eyes, the seller but one.
  • The buyer needs a hundred eyes, the seller but one.
  • The buyer is entitled to a bargain.

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