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Customer: meaning, definitions and examples

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customer

 

[ หˆkสŒstษ™mษ™r ]

Noun
Oxford 3000 Marketing
Context #1 | Noun

business

A person or organization that buys goods or services from a store or business.

Synonyms

buyer, client, consumer, shopper

Examples of usage

  • The company has loyal customers who always come back.
  • As a customer, you have the right to return faulty products.
  • The store offers discounts to attract more customers.
  • Good customer service is essential for retaining clients.
  • The online platform allows customers to place orders easily.
Context #2 | Noun

general

A person who buys goods or services for personal use rather than for resale.

Synonyms

buyer, client, consumer, purchaser

Examples of usage

  • The customer was browsing through the products on display.
  • She is a regular customer of that particular bakery.
  • The shop assistant greeted each customer with a smile.
  • Customers appreciate the convenience of online shopping.
  • The customer paid for the items at the checkout counter.

Translations

Translations of the word "customer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cliente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฐเคพเคนเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kunde

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pelanggan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะปั–ั”ะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ klient

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้กงๅฎข (ใ“ใใ‚ƒใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท client

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cliente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mรผลŸteri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ๊ฐ (gogaek)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒุจูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกkaznรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกkaznรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้กพๅฎข (gรนkรจ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stranka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viรฐskiptavinur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑั‚ั‹ะฝัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒฎแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผลŸtษ™ri

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cliente

Etymology

The word 'customer' originated from the Middle English 'custumer', which came from the Anglo-French 'custumer' and ultimately from the Latin 'consuetudinarius', meaning 'habitual'. In the context of commerce, the term has evolved over time to refer to individuals or entities who purchase goods or services. The concept of customer service and satisfaction has become increasingly important in modern business practices.

See also: accustom, custom, customarily, customary, customizable, customization, customize, customized, customizer, customizing, customs.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,610, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.