1. a person or company that submits a bid or proposal for a contract
Usage: business; formal

1. comparative form of tender; more tender, gentle, or soft

Examples

• The lowest tenderer will be awarded the construction contract.
• Three companies submitted bids, but only one tenderer met all requirements.
• The government invited tenderers to propose solutions for the new highway project.
• Her voice became even tenderer when she spoke to the child.
• The meat was tenderer after marinating overnight.
• His approach grew tenderer as he gained more experience with patients.