Customer
'kʌstəmər
Definitions
A person or organization that buys goods or services from a store or business.
'kʌstəmər
The customer service representative was very helpful.
💡 Simply: A customer is someone who pays money to get something, like a toy, food, or help from a business. For example, you're a customer when you buy ice cream from the ice cream store!
👶 For kids: A customer is someone who buys things at a store.
More Examples
We aim to satisfy our customers.
The store is trying to attract new customers.
How It's Used
"The store offers discounts to attract new customers."
"The customer was unhappy with the damaged product."
Idioms & expressions
Customer is always right
This idiom means that businesses should prioritize customer satisfaction, even if the customer is being unreasonable. It encourages treating customers well to keep them coming back.
"The store manager, remembering the mantra 'the customer is always right,' offered a full refund to the angry customer."
Customer base
The group of people or organizations that repeatedly buy goods or services from a company.
"The company worked to expand its customer base by offering discounts to first-time buyers."
From Middle English custumer, from Old French coustumer, meaning 'one who is accustomed to', derived from coustume 'custom' and related to the verb 'accustom'.
The term 'customer' gained prominence with the rise of commerce and the development of formalized retail practices.
Memory tip
Think of the 'custom' of buying something from a store.