Synonyms for

Customers

Verb / ˈkʌstʌmɜ:z / Another word for customers — 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 customer buyers consumers patrons shoppers purchasers clients users visitors guests members subscribers followers supporters fans admirers enthusiasts devotees aficionados

Synonyms by register

Formal

clients patrons consumers purchasers

Informal

regulars folks people guys

Literary

admirers devotees

Antonyms

suppliers providers vendors sellers competitors producers

Common collocations

  • loyal customers
  • satisfied customers
  • potential customers
  • new customers
  • existing customers
  • customer service
  • customer base
  • customer retention

Word family

noun customer
verb customerize
adjective customer-focused
adverb customer-wise

Usage note

While 'customers' generally refers to people who buy goods or services, 'clients' is often used in professional contexts like law or consulting. 'Consumers' emphasizes the act of consumption.

Example sentences

  1. The customers at the restaurant were happy with their meal.
  2. The store had many customers on Black Friday.
  3. The bank's customers were upset when the ATM was out of order.
  4. The website's customers had trouble accessing their accounts.
  5. The hotel's customers complained about the noise from the construction next door.

Quotes

  • The customer is always right. - Marshall Field
  • Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning. - Bill Gates
  • We see our customers as invited guests to a party, and we are the hosts. It's our job every day to make every important aspect of the customer experience a little bit better. - Jeff Bezos

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