bidder
noun C1
Plain meaning
a person or organisation offering a price in an auction or competition
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam contexts, it means a person or organisation offering a price in an auction or competition, usually in a more formal register.
In context
naturalThe article mentioned bidder as one of the main issues.
examThe author examines bidder in relation to social change, public policy, and institutional responsibility.
Common collocations
a clear bidderevidence of bidderwidespread bidder
Watch out
Do not use “bidder” as a vague high-level replacement; make sure the sentence really needs this specific noun.