purchaser
UK: ˈpɜːtʃəsə | US: ˈpɜːrtʃəsər
n. a person who buys goods or services
n. (legal) a party acquiring property or rights through a transaction
The word "purchaser" originates from the Anglo-Norman French term purchacer (to acquire), derived from Old French porchacier (to pursue, obtain). The morpheme "purchas" retains the core meaning of buying or acquiring, while the suffix "-er" (from Old English -ere) denotes an agent performing the action. Over time, "purchaser" evolved to specifically describe someone who buys goods or services, reflecting its commercial and legal usage.
The purchaser signed the contract after inspecting the property.
As the sole purchaser of the company, she gained full ownership.
The store offered a discount to early purchasers of the new product.
The purchaser must verify the item’s condition before payment.
Legal rights of the purchaser are protected under consumer law.