Synonyms for

Customer

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

Definition

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

Synonyms & similar words

client shopper buyer purchaser consumer client patron guest user subscriber member occupant inhabitant resident citizen local national foreigner outsider

Synonyms by register

Formal

clientele patron purchaser consumer

Informal

shopper buyer regular client

Literary

beneficiary ward

Antonyms

provider seller vendor supplier merchant producer

Common collocations

  • satisfied customer
  • loyal customer
  • new customer
  • potential customer
  • customer service
  • customer feedback
  • customer base
  • customer retention

Word family

noun customer
verb customize

Usage note

While 'customer' is the most common term, 'client' is often used for professional services (e.g., lawyer, consultant) and 'patient' for healthcare.

Example sentences

  1. The customer paid for their meal with cash.
  2. The customer returned the product because it was defective.
  3. The customer service representative helped the customer with their issue.
  4. The customer left a positive review for the company online.
  5. The customer requested a refund for their purchase.

Quotes

  • The customer is always right.
  • A satisfied customer is the best business strategy of all.
  • If you make customers unhappy in the physical world, they might each tell 6 friends. If you make customers unhappy on the Internet, they can each tell 6,000 friends.

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