consumer (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /kənˈsjuːmər/

Definition

A person or thing that uses a commodity or service.

Examples

• The company aims to understand the needs of the modern consumer.

• Consumers are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of their purchases.

• This new technology is designed to appeal to the average consumer.

How to Use consumer

consumer of (prepositional phrase)

A person who uses a particular product or service. — "He is a heavy consumer of digital media."

Synonyms of consumer

Words with a similar meaning to consumer:

• user
• buyer
• customer
• client

Antonyms of consumer

Words with the opposite meaning to consumer:

• producer
• manufacturer

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