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customers

 

[ ˈkʌstəmərz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

service

People or organizations that buy goods or services from a store or business.

Synonyms

buyers, clients, consumers

Examples of usage

  • The store prides itself on providing top-notch service to its customers.
  • We aim to build long-lasting relationships with our customers.
Context #2 | Noun

business

Individuals or entities that pay for products or services provided by a business.

Synonyms

clients, consumers, patrons

Examples of usage

  • The company focuses on understanding the needs and preferences of its customers.
  • Customer feedback is essential for improving our products.
Context #3 | Noun

general

A person or organization that receives a service or product.

Synonyms

buyer, client, consumer

Examples of usage

  • The hotel offers special discounts for returning customers.
  • Customer satisfaction is our top priority.

Translations

Translations of the word "customers" in other languages:

🇵🇹 clientes

🇮🇳 ग्राहक

🇩🇪 Kunden

🇮🇩 pelanggan

🇺🇦 клієнти

🇵🇱 klienci

🇯🇵 顧客

🇫🇷 clients

🇪🇸 clientes

🇹🇷 müşteriler

🇰🇷 고객

🇸🇦 عملاء

🇨🇿 zákazníci

🇸🇰 zákazníci

🇨🇳 客户

🇸🇮 stranke

🇮🇸 viðskiptavinir

🇰🇿 тұтынушылар

🇬🇪 მომხმარებლები

🇦🇿 müştərilər

🇲🇽 clientes

Etymology

The word 'customer' originated from the Middle English word 'custumer' which came from the Anglo-French 'custumer', based on the Latin 'consuetudinarius' meaning 'habitual'. The concept of customers dates back to ancient times when trade and barter were common forms of commerce.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,154, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.