economicssomeone who buys and uses goods and services. The expression the consumer is often used for referring to consumers as a group
He has always shown a shrewdunderstanding of what consumerswant.
more choice for the consumer
Synonyms and related words
Shoppers and customers
adopter
browser
buyer
1a
only before nounrelating to consumers
consumer demand/spending/protection
consumer groups (=organizations that protect consumers):
The change has been criticized by consumer groups.
Synonyms and related words
Shoppers and customers
adopter
browser
buyer
2
biologya living thing that feeds on other living things in the food chain. A living thing such as a plant that can make its own food is called a producer.
Synonyms and related words
General words for living things
animal
creature
organism
consumer
noun countable economics
US /kənˈsumər/
Other entries for this word
consumer championnoun
consumer durablesnoun
consumer-facingadjective
consumer goodsnoun
consumer confidencenoun
consumer electronicsnoun
consumer-to-businessadjective
the consumer price indexnoun
Word Forms
singular
consumer
plural
consumers
DEFINITIONS1
1
someone who buys and uses goods and services. The expression the consumer is often used for referring to consumers as a group
He has always shown a shrewdunderstanding of what consumerswant.
more choice for the consumer
Synonyms and related words
Shoppers and customers
adopter
browser
buyer
1a
only before nounrelating to consumers
consumer demand/spending/protection
consumer groups (=organizations that protect consumers):
The change has been criticized by consumer groups.