Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

consumer

[kuhn-soo-mer] / kənˈsu mər /
NOUN
person who buys merchandise, services
Synonyms
Antonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

DEA is commonly found in industrial, agricultural, and consumer products.

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026

It’s a long overdue change, yet it will probably help “a very small segment of folks,” said Chi Chi Wu, director of consumer reporting and data advocacy at the National Consumer Law Center.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

“The biggest complaint,” she said of consumer comments on Google and Yelp, was that hospice staff didn’t show up as much as expected.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

The consumer price index rose 3.3% year over year in March, and the PCE price index is expected to show a similar jump.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Today, Japan is the largest catcher, importer, and consumer of fish in the world.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




Vocabulary lists containing consumer