customer
noun
cus·tom·er
ˈkə-stə-mər 
1
: one that purchases a commodity or service
The customer used a credit card for the purchase.
2
: an individual usually having some specified distinctive trait
a real tough customer
… let me give you the advice of an old and world-weary customer.—
Flannery O'Connor
Flannery O'ConnorExamples of customer in a Sentence
She is one of our best customers.
She's a pretty cool customer.
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Murtaza Ali, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
The arrests outside Home Depot targeted day laborers hired by the chain’s customers, including homeowners and contractors who rely on undocumented workers for home repair and construction jobs.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
The plan is to offer enhanced services to those customers, including free shipping and returns, and fast delivery.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
Territory: Expanding into new territories through M&A offers the potential to reach a wider customer base and fulfill the needs of current customers across borders.
—Michelle Debella, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for customer
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“Customer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/customer. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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customer
noun
cus·tom·er
ˈkəs-tə-mər
1
: one that buys a product or service
2
: individual entry 2 sense 2, fellow
he's a real tough customer
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