consumer
n. countablen. a person who buys goods or services for their own use. You are a consumer when you shop for food, pay for a haircut, or use electricity at home.
n. a person or entity that purchases goods and services for personal use rather than for resale or manufacturing. In an ecological context, it refers to an organism that derives energy by feeding on other organisms.
The modern consumer expects fast delivery and high quality.
Consumer protection laws ensure that people are not misled by false advertising when buying electronics.
Market analysts observed that the average consumer is increasingly willing to pay a premium for products that demonstrate a commitment to environmental sustainability.
From consume + -er.
Often used as a modifier in business terms like 'consumer goods', 'consumer confidence', or 'consumer rights'.