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

Accessibility There are accessible rooms available, but getting to all parts of the resort and the beach might be difficult for wheelchair users and others who would have trouble with uneven terrain. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026

That would align with typical age requirements for online sports betting, but prediction markets currently allow users starting at 18 years old to trade on their platforms. —Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 15 May 2026

The company applies the same standard to its products, aiming to create technology that is aiming to provide reliable performance that helps users — including players and fans — stay powered when needed. —Jason Phillips, USA Today, 15 May 2026

As a first-time smart telescope user, I was initially overwhelmed by the sheer number of objects available in the Vaonis' Singularity app — galaxies, nebulas and star clusters all just a tap away. —Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 15 May 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