bidder

[ˈbɪdər]

bidder Definition

  • 1a person or organization that offers to pay a certain amount of money for something, especially at an auction
  • 2a person who makes a formal offer for something, especially a contract

Using bidder: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bidder" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The highest bidder will get the painting.

  • Example

    There were only two bidders for the contract.

  • Example

    The company is looking for a bidder to take over the business.

  • Example

    He was the winning bidder for the antique vase.

bidder Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with bidder

  • a person who bids at an auction without revealing their identity

    Example

    The silent bidder won the auction with a bid of $1 million.

  • the person who offers the most money for something at an auction

    Example

    The highest bidder will win the painting.

  • the person who wins a contract or auction by offering the best terms or price

    Example

    The successful bidder will be notified by email.

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Summary: bidder in Brief

A 'bidder' [ˈbɪdər] is a person or organization that offers to pay a certain amount of money for something, especially at an auction. It can also refer to a person who makes a formal offer for something, especially a contract. Examples include 'The highest bidder will get the painting.' and 'The company is looking for a bidder to take over the business.' Phrases like 'silent bidder' and 'successful bidder' add nuance to the term.

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