buying power

noun

: the amount of money that a person or group has available to spend : purchasing power

Inflation decreases consumer buying power.

a multinational corporation with a tremendous amount of buying power

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Unlike major beer conglomerates, small breweries lack the buying power to absorb price hikes, meaning higher costs either are passed on to consumers or the businesses are forced to cut staff, scale back production or even close. —

The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025 This move will hurt the buying power of many Americans, and, therefore economic growth, as well as set the U.S. back in scientific research, in relation to our global rivals. —

Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025 Pioneer uses the buying power pooled from its member agencies and customer base to acquire energy, which is then delivered into homes and businesses through PG&E infrastructure. —

Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 26 Jan. 2025 The buying power of Americans now facing higher costs to borrow money for homes that have soared in value has been significantly stunted. —

Alex Veiga The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 25 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for buying power