consumer

noun
UK: /kənˈsjuː.mər/
US: /kənˈsuː.mɚ/

  1. A person who buys goods or services for their own use.

    1. The consumer wants a good product for a low price.
    2. Understanding consumer behavior is key to successful marketing campaigns.

  2. A company or organization that uses resources, especially energy.

    1. Our factory is a large consumer of electricity, costing much every month.
    2. The data center is a major consumer of energy, requiring advanced cooling.

Synonyms

customer user buyer
consumer adjective

  1. Relating to the buying and using of goods and services.

    1. Consumer spending is up this quarter, which is a good sign.
    2. The consumer market is constantly changing, requiring businesses to adapt.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "consumer" in English means: A person who buys goods or services for their own use., A company or organization that uses resources, especially energy..

The phonetic transcription of "consumer" is /kənˈsjuː.mər/ in British English and /kənˈsuː.mɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "consumer": customer, user, buyer.

Example usage of "consumer": "The consumer wants a good product for a low price.". More examples on the page.