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 of user

• addict

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

Harris’ death underscored growing concerns about the risks of riding small, low-speed electric vehicles and the shortcomings of the user agreements riders have with the companies that rent them. —Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026

In recent months, Amazon has struck a suite of deals with Roku, Disney and Netflix, among others, that help advertisers reach both video and audio users of content tied to other companies. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026

At the same time, user penetration of financial technology is estimated to reach 80% globally in 2025. —Semafor Events, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026

Prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket let users trade on real-world outcomes—everything from election results to inflation data to what the Federal Reserve chair might say. —Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026

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