Synonyms for

Consumer

Verb / kʌˈnsu:mɜ: / Another word for consumer — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who purchases goods and services for personal use.

Synonyms & similar words

shopper buyer purchaser customer user client patron end-user shopaholic spender acquirer obtainer recipient owner possessor holder customer

Synonyms by register

Formal

recipient end-user purchaser client

Informal

buyer shopper customer

Literary

partaker devourer

Antonyms

producer provider creator manufacturer supplier seller

Common collocations

  • consumer behavior
  • consumer goods
  • consumer spending
  • consumer rights
  • consumer protection
  • consumer demand
  • consumer electronics
  • consumer price index

Word family

noun consumer
verb consume
adjective consumable
adverb consumingly

Usage note

While 'consumer' often refers to someone buying goods, it can also broadly mean anyone who uses or exhausts a resource. Be mindful of context when using it in economic or environmental discussions.

Example sentences

  1. The consumer bought a new TV.
  2. She is a cautious consumer who always reads reviews before buying anything.
  3. The consumer has the right to return faulty products.
  4. The company needs to understand the needs of the consumer.
  5. The consumer decided to switch to a different brand.

Quotes

  • The customer is always right.
  • The consumer isn't a moron; she is your wife.
  • The consumer is not a statistic. She is your mother, your sister, your daughter, your best friend, and yourself.

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