Meaning & use
buyers
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“buyers” is a form of “buyer”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.
Meaning
nounplural
People or organizations that purchase goods or services.
Grammar: This is the plural form; it takes a plural verb, as in 'Buyers are happy.' For one person, use the singular 'buyer'.
Patterns
- buyers of something
- potential buyers
- find buyers
The store offers discounts to regular buyers.
Online buyers often read reviews before making a purchase.
Car buyers are looking for better fuel efficiency this year.
Word forms
| singular | buyer |
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Common combinations
- potential buyers
- The real estate agent showed the house to several potential buyers.
- regular buyers
- The bakery gives free coffee to its regular buyers.
- buyers market
- In a buyers market, you can negotiate a lower price.
- first-time buyers
- First-time buyers often need help with the down payment.
Synonyms and how they differ
- purchasers
- More formal than 'buyers'; often used in legal or business contexts.
- consumers
- Focuses on people who use goods or services, not just those who buy them.
- clients
- Used for people who pay for professional services, not general goods.
Opposites
Word family
Commonly confused: buyers or byers?
buyers vs byers
Not a common word; 'buyers' is spelled with 'u' and refers to people who purchase.
Practice
Choose the correct word: 'The company has many ___ in Europe.'
Choose one answer.
The sentence needs a plural noun to match 'many', so 'buyers' is correct. 'Buyer' is singular and would not agree with 'many'. 'Buying' is a gerund and 'bought' is a past tense verb, neither fits here.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “buyers”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.