buying
n. uncountable A1 Beginner US //ˈbaɪɪŋ// UK //bˈaɪɪŋ// buy·ing
n. the act of getting something by paying money for it.
n. the process or act of acquiring goods or services in exchange for currency.
Online buying is more popular than ever.
The company's buying habits changed significantly after they hired a new procurement manager.
Economists monitor consumer buying patterns to predict whether the retail sector will experience growth or stagnation in the coming fiscal quarter.
From buy + -ing.
Usage
Often functions as a gerund; when used as a noun, it frequently appears in compound forms like 'buying power' or 'buying habits'.