Purchaser

/ˈpɜːrtʃəsər/

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Definitions

1

A person or organization that acquires something by paying for it; a buyer.

/ˈpɜːrtʃəsər/

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General

A person or entity that buys something.

The purchaser of the house needed to secure a mortgage.

💡 Simply: Imagine you're at a store and you take something to the cashier. The person handing over the money is the purchaser! Like when you buy a new video game or some snacks.

👶 For kids: A person who buys something, like a toy or a book.

More Examples

2

The company is seeking a purchaser for its assets.

3

The purchaser agreed to all the terms and conditions of the sale.

How It's Used

Business

"The purchaser of the property signed the contract."

Law

"The purchaser has the right to inspect the goods before accepting delivery."

Synonyms & Antonyms

From Middle English purchasen, from Anglo-Norman purchacer, from Old French pourchacier ('to procure, obtain'), from pour- ('forth, for') + chacier ('to chase').

The term 'purchaser' has been used for centuries in legal and commercial contexts, often referring to the individual or entity making a financial transaction.

Memory tip

Think of someone making a PURCHASE and therefore is a PURCHASER.

Word Origin

LanguageAnglo-Norman/Old French
Original meaning

"one who procures or obtains"

potential purchaserprospective purchaserfirst-time purchaserthe purchasera purchaser

Common misspellings

purchasererpurchasser

Usage

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70%Written