English · Work & Business
customer
/ˈkʌs.tə.mər/
[/ˈkʌs.tə.mər/]
person who buys
Beginnernoun
Definition
A person who buys goods or services from a shop or business.
Example
The friendly staff treated every customer with patience, which kept people coming back.
The friendly staff treated every customer with patience, which kept people coming back.
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman 'custumer', from 'custume' (custom), originally one who customarily buys.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in retail and service businesses.