customer

[ˈkʌstəmər]

customer Definition

a person or organization that buys goods or services from a shop or business.

Using customer: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "customer" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The store has a lot of loyal customers.

  • Example

    We need to attract more customers to our business.

  • Example

    The customer is always right.

  • Example

    She's a difficult customer to please.

customer Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for customer

Phrases with customer

  • the assistance and advice provided by a company to those people who buy or use its products or services

    Example

    The company's customer service is excellent, always providing prompt and helpful responses.

  • the degree to which a product or service meets or exceeds the expectations of customers

    Example

    The company's focus on customer satisfaction has led to increased loyalty and repeat business.

  • the ability of a company to keep its existing customers over a period of time

    Example

    The company's customer retention rate has improved due to its focus on providing high-quality products and services.

Origins of customer

from Middle English 'custumer', from Anglo-French 'custumere', from Latin 'consuetudinarius', from 'consuetudo' meaning 'custom'

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Summary: customer in Brief

A 'customer' [ˈkʌstəmər] is a person or organization that purchases goods or services from a business. The term is often used in phrases like 'customer service,' referring to the assistance and advice provided by a company to its customers, and 'customer satisfaction,' measuring how well a product or service meets customer expectations.

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