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consumer
[kuhn-soo-mer]
noun
a person or thing that consumes.
Economics.a person or organization that uses a commodity or service.
Ecology.an organism, usually an animal, that feeds on plants or other animals.
consumer
/ əˈːə /
noun
a person who acquires goods and services for his or her own personal needs Compare producer
a person or thing that consumes
(usually plural) ecology an organism, esp an animal, within a community that feeds upon plants or other animals See also decomposer producer
consumer
A heterotrophic organism that feeds on other organisms in a food chain.
◆ Herbivores that feed on green plants and detritivores that feed on decaying matter are called primary consumers. Carnivores that feed on herbivores or detritivores are called secondary consumers, while those that feed on other carnivores are called tertiary consumers.
Compare producer
consumer
Someone who purchases a good for personal use.
Other Word Forms
- consumership noun
- anticonsumer noun
- nonconsumer adjective
- preconsumer noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
“As consumers look to recognize the father figures in their lives, retailers are prepared with gift ideas, special deals and convenient shopping options to help customers find the right gifts.”
"We also share information on our website about our tariffs, the reasons for recent increases, how we spend revenue and ways which consumers can save money on their bills."
This was good news for consumers at the time as they paid less than they would have in the UK.
While the wide range of products stocked by Poundland may have been handy for consumers, it became a problem for the brand.
“No one should be left in uncertainty, forced to fight for what they are owed, or face endless delays that often lead consumers to give up.”
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