Consumer — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /kən-ˈsü-mər/ con·sum·er

Meaning & Definition of Consumer

Consumer (noun)

  1. one that consumes
  2. one that utilizes economic goods
  3. an organism requiring complex organic compounds for food which it obtains by preying on other organisms or by eating particles of organic matter

Consumer (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who buys goods and services

    "Most consumers are comfortable making purchases on the Internet."

    similar: end user, user, account, client, customer, guest, patron, punter (chiefly British), buyer, correspondent, purchaser, vendee, browser, prospect, shopper, window-shopper, bargainer, haggler, regular
    opposite: broker, merchant, seller, vendor, shopkeeper, tradesman, black marketer, fence

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Consumer

The most common words with a similar meaning to Consumer:

Chiefly British: punter
end user, user, account, client, customer, guest, patron, buyer, correspondent, purchaser, vendee, browser, prospect, shopper, window-shopper, bargainer, haggler, regular

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Consumer

Words with the opposite meaning of Consumer:

broker, merchant, seller, vendor, shopkeeper, tradesman, black marketer, fence

Word Forms of Consumer

Derived words: consumership (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Consumer

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Consumer

Words & Phrases Containing Consumer

consumer credit, consumer goods, consumer price index, consumer confidence, consumer debt, consumer durables, anti-consumer

Frequently Asked Questions about Consumer

What does "Consumer" mean?

"Consumer" means one that consumes. As a noun, it is defined as: one that consumes.

What is another word for "Consumer"?

Other words for "Consumer" include end user, user, account, client, customer, guest, patron and punter. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Consumer" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Consumer"?

There are 19 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Consumer". Common alternatives include end user, user, account, client, customer, guest, patron, punter, buyer and correspondent.

What is the opposite of "Consumer"?

Antonyms of "Consumer" include broker, merchant, seller, vendor, shopkeeper, tradesman, black marketer and fence.

How do you use "Consumer" in a sentence?

Examples of "Consumer" in a sentence: "Most consumers are comfortable making purchases on the Internet.".

Is "Consumer" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Consumer" is a noun.

Is "Consumer" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Consumer" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Consumer"?

"Consumer" is pronounced /kən-ˈsü-mər/ and divided into syllables as con·sum·er.