Meaning & use
importer
A person or company that brings goods into a country from abroad for sale.
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The importer negotiated lower shipping costs for the seasonal shipment.
As a major importer of oil, the country closely watches global prices.
A note on using this word
Importer refers to the business or individual doing the buying, not the goods themselves.
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