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purchaser

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpɝtʃəsɝ// UK //pˈɜːtʃɪsɐ// pur·chas·er

n. a person or company that buys something. It is a more formal way to say 'buyer'.

n. a person or entity that acquires goods or services in exchange for payment. Often used in legal, commercial, or real estate contexts to identify the party making the acquisition.


SIMPLE

The purchaser signed the contract for the new car.

CONTEXTUAL

The real estate agent confirmed that the potential purchaser had already secured a mortgage from the bank.

COMPLEX

Under the terms of the agreement, the purchaser assumes full responsibility for any maintenance costs incurred after the final transfer of the title.

Synonyms
Origin

From purchase + -er.

Usage

Commonly used in formal writing and legal documents; 'buyer' is preferred in everyday conversation.

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