# buying

/ˈbaɪɪŋ/ (US) · /bˈaɪɪŋ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/buying
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. making a purchase

noun · CEFR B1

the act of paying money to get something.

For teachers: the act or process of acquiring something through a financial transaction.

- The buying of a new house is a very stressful process for most families.
- The sudden surge in institutional buying drove the stock price to an all-time high within a single trading session.

Usage: Often used as an uncountable noun or as part of a compound like 'buying power'.

## Examples

- 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.

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