customer
Translation
customer, client, patron
Examples
The customer is always right.
The customer is always right.
He is a regular customer at this shop.
He is a regular customer at this shop.
Grammar Patterns
a/the customer a person who buys goods or services The customer is always right.
Similar Words
Synonyms: client, patron, buyer
Etymology
From 'custom' (here: business) + '-er' (agent noun suffix). Someone whose 'custom' it is to buy from a place.
Memory Tips
A 'customer' is someone who gives you their 'custom' (business).