shopperHoliday shoppers mobbed the sale.
customerShops were lowering prices to attract more customers.
punterUKinformalThe shop's running a raffle to pull in the punters.
patronShe's been a regular patron of the pub for years.
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.