buyer
- 01 A2 Elementary
a person who buys something, such as a house, a car, or a meal.
a person who acquires goods or services through a financial transaction; a purchaser or consumer.
Simple“The real estate agent found a serious buyer for the house within a week.”
In context“Potential buyers are often deterred by hidden costs that are not clearly disclosed in the initial property listing.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
a person whose job is to choose and buy goods for a large shop or company.
a professional responsible for selecting and purchasing merchandise for a retail establishment or raw materials for manufacturing.
Simple“She works as a fashion buyer for a major department store in London.”
In context“The senior buyer negotiated a bulk discount with the supplier to ensure the manufacturing plant remained within its quarterly budget.”
Synonymsprocurement officerpurchasing agent