consumer

Word parts

consume + -er

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /kənˈsjuːmə/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /kənˈsumɚ/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular consumer

Plural consumers

1. (countable) (economics) A consumer is someone who buys or uses goods or services.
   • Antonym: producer

   Consumer demand for large cars has dropped with the increase in gasoline prices.

   Selling goods to consumers is known as retail.

Related words

• consume