shopperHoliday shoppers mobbed the sale.
punterUKinformalThe shop's running a raffle to pull in the punters.
patronShe's been a regular patron of the pub for years.
consumerbusinessConsumers did not spend as much last quarter as analysts predicted.
buyerWe haven't found a buyer for the house yet.
purchaserformalThe purchaser must sign the mortgage in the presence of the estate agent.
acquirermainlyUSThe failing department store was snapped up by an acquirer and sold to an online retailer.