customer

noun
UK: /ˈkʌstəmər/
US: /ˈkʌstəmər/

  1. A person who buys goods or services from a shop or business.

    1. The customer paid for her groceries at the checkout. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our customer service team is dedicated to helping every customer with their needs. [ ] [ ]

  2. Someone who uses a particular service or business.

    1. He's been a loyal customer of this bank for many years. [ ] [ ]
    2. The restaurant aims to provide a pleasant experience for every customer that walks through the door. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

client buyer patron consumer shopper

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "customer" in English means: A person who buys goods or services from a shop or business., Someone who uses a particular service or business..

The phonetic transcription of "customer" is /ˈkʌstəmər/ in British English and /ˈkʌstəmər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "customer": client, buyer, patron, consumer, shopper.

Example usage of "customer": "The customer paid for her groceries at the checkout.". More examples on the page.