Word
purchaser
Phoneticspur·chas·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpɝtʃəsɝ/
UK/pˈɜːtʃɪsɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
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.
Examples
“The purchaser signed the contract for the new car.”
“The real estate agent confirmed that the potential purchaser had already secured a mortgage from the bank.”
“Under the terms of the agreement, the purchaser assumes full responsibility for any maintenance costs incurred after the final transfer of the title.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Commonly used in formal writing and legal documents; 'buyer' is preferred in everyday conversation.
Real-World Examples
“That Era is OVER!”
The move will affect large private jet companies including NetJets, one of Bombardier’s biggest purchasers.” “Ontario’s liquor authority, the LCBO, is the biggest purchaser of beverage alcohol in the world and has had a ban on American products since March 2025.” Etymology
From purchase + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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