Buyer (noun)

Meaning & Definition of Buyer

one who buys something
a person who has charge of the selection, purchasing, pricing, and display of the merchandise of a retail store

Buyer (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

as in purchaser, correspondent

similar: correspondent, purchaser, vendee, consumer, end user, user, browser, prospect, shopper, window-shopper, account, client, customer, guest, patron, punter (chiefly British), bargainer, haggler, regular

opposite: broker, merchant, seller, vendor, shopkeeper, tradesman, black marketer, fence

Related Entry: Buy (verb)

Buy is a different word from Buyer. The synonyms below are for buy, not for buyer.

to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for

"I really want to buy that new book, but I don't have enough money right now"

similar: cop (slang), pick up, purchase, take

related: acquire, gain, garner, get, obtain, procure, secure, win, finance, pay (for), spring (for), barter (for), deal (for), dicker (over), exchange (for), haggle (for), negotiate (about), trade (for), bargain (with), chaffer (with), horse-trade (with), palter (with), bid, offer, rebuy, repurchase

near: deal (in), market, merchandise, retail, sell, vend
to influence someone with a bribe

"there were rumors that the mobster had bought the judge"

similar: bribe, corrupt, have, pay off, square, get at, grease the hand of, oil the hand of

related: fix, tamper (with), abase, debase, debauch, defile, degrade, demean, deprave, dishonor, pervert, poison, profane, prostitute, subvert, taint, warp, allure, bait, beguile, entice, lead on, lure, seduce, tempt, motivate, provoke, spur, stimulate, goad, induce, flatter, persuade, snare, trap
to regard as right or true

"if you buy that story, then I have a bridge in Brooklyn you might be interested in"

similar: accept, believe, credit, swallow, take, trust, set store by

related: account, accredit, understand, assume, presume, suppose, conclude, deduce, infer

opposite: disbelieve, discredit, reject

near: distrust, doubt, misdoubt, mistrust, question, suspect, challenge, dispute

Related Entry: Buyer's market (noun)

Buyer's market is a different word from Buyer. The synonyms below are for buyer's market, not for buyer.

as in seller's market

similar: seller's market, bear market, bull market, call, demand, market, request

Related Entry: Buyer's markets (noun)

Buyer's markets is a different word from Buyer. The synonyms below are for buyer's markets, not for buyer.

as in seller's markets

similar: seller's markets, bear markets, bull markets, calls, demands, markets, requests

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Buyer

The most common words with a similar meaning to Buyer:

Chiefly British: punter

correspondent, purchaser, vendee, consumer, end user, user, browser, prospect, shopper, window-shopper, account, client, customer, guest, patron, bargainer, haggler, regular

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Buyer

Words with the opposite meaning of Buyer:

broker, merchant, seller, vendor, shopkeeper, tradesman, black marketer, fence

Word Forms of Buyer

Inflections: buyers

Origin & Etymology of Buyer

First known use: 13th century

Words & Phrases Containing Buyer

buyer's market, buyer's remorse, homebuyer

Frequently Asked Questions about Buyer

What does "Buyer" mean?

"Buyer" means one who buys something. As a noun, it is defined as: one who buys something.

What is another word for "Buyer"?

Other words for "Buyer" include correspondent, purchaser, vendee, consumer, end user, user, browser and prospect. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Buyer" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Buyer"?

There are 19 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Buyer". Common alternatives include correspondent, purchaser, vendee, consumer, end user, user, browser, prospect, shopper and window-shopper.

What is the opposite of "Buyer"?

Antonyms of "Buyer" include broker, merchant, seller, vendor, shopkeeper, tradesman, black marketer and fence.

Is "Buyer" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Buyer" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Buyer"?

"Buyer" is pronounced /ˈbī(-ə)r/ and divided into syllables as buy·er.

What is the origin of the word "Buyer"?

First known use: 13th century.

What is another word for "Buyer" meaning "as in purchaser, correspondent"?

When "Buyer" (noun) means as in purchaser, correspondent, synonyms include correspondent, purchaser, vendee, consumer, end user and user. Opposites in this sense include broker, merchant, seller and vendor.