user

noun

us·​er ˈyü-zər 

plural users

: someone who uses something: such as

a

: a person who uses a product or service

smartphone users

library users

The site has millions of users.

users of the city's transit system

see also end user, user fee, user-friendly, user interface, username

b

: a person who frequently uses alcoholic beverages or narcotics

a drug user

Synonyms

• addict
• freak [slang]
• head

Examples of user in a Sentence

a person who started out as a user and is now a drug dealer as well

Recent Examples on the Web

The model comes with two batteries, charging cable, carry case and clear user manual, and is available for US$1,099. —New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025

Education and outreach Circulate San Diego sees following the rules of the road and driving responsibly as fundamental guidelines for users of all bicycles. —Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025

The launch comes after Xiaomi last summer started selling smart glasses in China that let users tap the frame to change the lens tint. —Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025

This has unsurprisingly prompted outcry from some of its users. —PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing user

• end user
• graphical user interface
• user fee
• user-friendly
• user interface
• user name

Rhymes for user

• boozer
• bruiser
• chooser
• cruiser
• loser
• abuser
• accuser
• diffuser
• multiuser