customer

noun

ˈkə-stə-mər How to pronounce customer (audio)
Definition of customernext
1
as in client
a person who buys a product or uses a service from a business the store greatly values its regular customers

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2
as in person
a member of the human race he's one tough customer, so you'd better not cross him

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Recent Examples of customer Adele Stafford is the EVP of Growth Initiatives at Worldly, overseeing customer success and account management. — Adele Stafford, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2025 The spy repeatedly accessed information about Rippling customers, quotes, sales calls, demos and support requests in internal Slack repositories, according to the filing. — Jordan Novet, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025 In a message aimed at both customers and regulators in the Trump administration, Wiz’s Rappaport underscored the promise that under Google’s ownership. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 18 Mar. 2025 His approach has earned praise from customers and collaborators. — Amy Contreras, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for customer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for customer
  1. client
  2. person
  3. patron
  4. guy
  5. guest
  6. man
  7. life
Noun
  • Custom software, developed specifically for a client, is generally exempt from tax.
    — Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Some of you may be offered a new job or a client could appear or decide to take on more projects with your employer.
    — Kyle Thomas, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of client
Noun
  • The attack set fire to a car on a highway in the Rostov region, with one person inside the vehicle killed, said Yury Slyusar, the region's acting governor.
    — David Brennan, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2025
  • After a boat carrying eight passengers capsized in Florida, one person was found dead and four were taken to safety.
    — Bailey Richards, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of person
Noun
  • While this technically isn't actually karaoke, this scene from 27 Dresses is worth an honorable mention for the epic singalong, as Heigl's Jane and Marsden's Kevin lead the fellow patrons into belting out and butchering the lyrics of the 1973 classic.
    — EW Staff Published, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Campbell-Alexander also said he and his colleagues weren't given any training on ride maintenance or patron safety.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of patron
Noun
  • Had the pleasure of traveling, talking, crying, arguing, eating and hanging with this guy all over the globe on a project called 'Better Late Than Never'.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The Royals have a list of guys that can earn the role.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of guy
Noun
  • Now the three-bedroom and one-and-three-quarter bath home is available for overnight stays for up to six guests, with two queen and two extra-long twin beds.
    — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Well, two of them anyway — guest Jessica St. Claire will fill in for co-host Raphael in Denver, promoters said.
    — John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of guest
Noun
  • When the Kansas men’s basketball team looks back on its performance vs. Arizona on Thursday, there will be an intense feeling of deja vu.
    — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
  • From ultra-soft sweaters to technical pants, Nordstrom’s men’s clothing offerings have never been better than during this surprise sale.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of man
Noun
  • This concept, detailed in his Nicomachean Ethics, links happiness to living a meaningful life in accordance with reason.
    — Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • In 2021, a Facebook post from Combs sang her praises as controlling all aspects of his life.
    — Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of life

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“Customer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/customer. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

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