consumer (/kənˈsuː.mər/)
noun · Intermediate · Work & Business
🔊 /kənˈsuː.mər/
Meaning
Meaning: person who uses goods
A person who buys and uses goods and services, especially considered as part of the wider economy.
Examples
🗣 Consumers are increasingly choosing products that are environmentally friendly and ethically produced.
Etymology
From ‘consume’ (Latin ‘consumere’, to use up) plus ‘-er’.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in economics and marketing for buyers in general.
Tags: business, economy