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
Examples of user in a Sentence
a person who started out as a user and is now a drug dealer as well
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Social media companies have removed access to millions of accounts belonging to children in Australia in the first month since the country’s historic ban took effect, requiring platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok to identify and deactivate users under the age 16.
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Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 2026
However, the new catalyst from NETL results in a manufacturing process that is not only quicker than conventional catalytic processes, but also requires less heat, and therefore uses less energy and costs less for users to operate.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Jan. 2026
In November, Google launched Gemini 3, which was highly praised by tech CEOs and users for its speed.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
Other users were visibly shaken and in tears by the announcement.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
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Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 2026
However, the new catalyst from NETL results in a manufacturing process that is not only quicker than conventional catalytic processes, but also requires less heat, and therefore uses less energy and costs less for users to operate.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Jan. 2026
In November, Google launched Gemini 3, which was highly praised by tech CEOs and users for its speed.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
Other users were visibly shaken and in tears by the announcement.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
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“User.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/user. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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