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单词 consumer
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consumer

noun

con·​sum·​er kən-ˈsü-mər How to pronounce consumer (audio)
often attributive
: one that consumes: such as
a
: one that utilizes economic goods
Many consumers make purchases on the Internet.
b
: an organism requiring complex organic compounds for food which it obtains by preying on other organisms or by eating particles of organic matter compare producer sense 3
consumership
kən-ˈsü-mər-ˌship How to pronounce consumer (audio)
noun

Example Sentences

Many consumers are still not comfortable making purchases on the Internet.
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Word History

Etymology

see consume

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

consumer

noun

con·​sum·​er kən-ˈsü-mər How to pronounce consumer (audio)
1
: a person who buys and uses up goods
2
: a living thing that must eat other organisms to obtain energy necessary for life

Legal Definition

consumer

noun

con·​sum·​er
: one that utilizes economic goods
specifically : an individual who purchases goods for personal use as distinguished from commercial use

consumer

noun

as in customer
a person who buys goods and services Most consumers are comfortable making purchases on the Internet.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • customer
  • user
  • buyer
  • client
  • patron
  • purchaser
  • shopper
  • end user
  • guest
  • correspondent
  • vendee
  • punter
  • browser
  • prospect
  • account
  • window-shopper
  • regular
  • bargainer
  • haggler

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • merchant
  • seller
  • vendor
  • broker
  • vender
  • shopkeeper
  • tradesman
  • fence
  • black marketeer
  • black marketer
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