B2nounbusinessmoney
US/ɪmˈpɔːr.tər/
UK/ɪmˈpɔː.tə/
a person or company that brings goods into a country to sell them
In context
The importer ships coffee beans from Brazil and sells them to local cafés.
Japan is one of the largest importers of oil in the world.
The importer had to pay extra taxes when the new rules came into force.
Words that go with importer
adjective + noun
- major importerChina is a major importer of iron ore.
- largest importerThe country is the largest importer of rice in the region.
- net importerThe country is a net importer of energy.
noun + preposition
- importer of furnitureHe is an importer of furniture from Vietnam.
- importer and exporterThe firm works as both importer and exporter.
noun + noun
- wine importerA wine importer visited the vineyard last spring.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Vietnam is a big importer coffee.Correct: Vietnam is a big importer of coffee.