consumer
Translation
consumer, user, customer
Examples
The average consumer buys a lot of products.
The average consumer buys a lot of products.
She is a major consumer of luxury goods.
She is a major consumer of luxury goods.
Grammar Patterns
a/the consumer of ((sth.)) a person who buys (sth.) He is a consumer of digital media.
Similar Words
Synonyms: buyer, customer, user; Antonyms: producer, manufacturer
Etymology
From Latin 'consumere' (to use up). 'con-' (together) + 'sumere' (to take). A person who 'takes up' or uses things.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who 'consumes' or eats food. A consumer 'eats up' products and services.