Definition of consumer
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Many consumers are still not comfortable making purchases on the Internet.
Recent Examples of consumer from the Web
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During the early 20th century, consumer culture also began to reinforce communal bathing as the epitome of American manliness.
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Amazon's delivery system features large fulfillment centers, where goods ordered by consumers are bundled together and shipped.
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For the Dow, the return to fresh records has primarily been fueled by industrial, consumer, and tech companies, rather than a key pillar of the Trump Trade—the rally in financial shares.
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But critics say consumer fraud issues should be treated separately from the bailout.
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Earlier Tuesday, the Commerce Department reported that consumer spending rose 0.4 percent in April, its best showing since December.
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Still, the industry could be more aggressive because consumers will probably accept even bigger cuts in salt, according to Leith Greenslade, head of JustActions, a group that campaigns on health and other issues.
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Consumer spending grew at the slowest pace in seven years in the first quarter.
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On the northern side of the border, U.S refiners are big consumers of Canadian oil.
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Origin and Etymology of consumer
see consume
CONSUMER Defined for English Language Learners
consumer
playDefinition of consumer for English Language Learners
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: a person who buys goods and services
CONSUMER Defined for Kids
consumer
playDefinition of consumer for Students
1 : a person who buys and uses up goods
2 : a living thing that must eat other organisms to obtain energy necessary for life
Law Dictionary
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Legal Definition of consumer
: one that utilizes economic goods; specifically : an individual who purchases goods for personal use as distinguished from commercial use
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