customer base

noun

: a set of customers one can depend on
The company has a solid customer base.

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For a bodega, a corner store or a neighborhood gas station, those shoppers are often the core of the customer base. — Elie Y. Katz, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Peloton aims to widen its customer base, from people looking for a more affordable, space-saving treadmill to more experienced athletes looking for personalized coaching. — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026 But the technology ultimately found uses far beyond its initial goal, helping the Israeli postal service map villages and allowing small, local restaurants to grow a customer base far beyond their neighborhoods. — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026 While department stores and online retailers provide visibility to a broader customer base, success with specialty stores is a critical component of Arma’s strategy. — Kathy Lee, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for customer base

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“Customer base.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/customer%20base. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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