plural consumers
: a person who buys goods and services
Many consumers are still not comfortable making purchases on the Internet.
—often used before another nounConsumer spending is increasing.
consumer services
consumer demands/preferences
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“Consumer.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/consumer. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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