CEFR B1

consumer

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: user, buyer, customer, client

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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."

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