Customer

/ˈkʌs.tə.mɚ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person or organization that buys goods or services from a store or business.

The customer requested a refund for the faulty item.

Someone who uses a service provided by a company.

As a loyal customer, she always prefers to shop at her favorite local store.

A potential client who may purchase a product or service.

The marketing team is working hard to attract new customers to the restaurant.

Middle French 'accoustumer', from Latin 'consuetudo' meaning custom or habit.

customer service

Support provided to customers before, during, and after a purchase.

loyal customer

A customer who consistently chooses a particular brand or business.

customer satisfaction

A measure of how products or services meet or exceed customer expectations.

clientele

A collective term for clients or customers, especially in a professional context.

purchase

The act of buying something.

commercial

Related to commerce or business.

VIP customer

That guy is a VIP customer; he gets all the special treatment.

window shopper

She’s just a window shopper, not really looking to buy anything.