What does “customer” mean?
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nouna person or business that buys things from a shop or company
The store gives free coffee to its customers.
Customer at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A2 (elementary)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈkʌstəmər/ · KUS-tuh-mer
How to use “customer” correctly
Use “customer” for shops and restaurants, and “client” for people who pay for professional services like lawyers.
Common phrases with “customer”
- customer service
- regular customer
- satisfied customer
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- client
- buyer
- shopper
“customer” is on these word lists
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