Meaning of the word consumer in English

What does consumer mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

consumer

US /kənˈsuː.mɚ/

UK /kənˈsjuː.mər/

a person who buys goods and services for their own use

Example:

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The new policy aims to protect consumers from unfair practices.

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The company is focused on meeting the needs of its consumers.

Synonym:

buyer purchaser customer client user

an organism that feeds on other organisms in a food chain

Example:

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In an ecosystem, herbivores are primary consumers.

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Carnivores are secondary or tertiary consumers.

Synonym:

heterotroph