customer
word
/ˈkəstəmɝ/
KUH-stuh-mur
/kˈʌstəmɐ/
KUH-stuh-muh
Definition
A customer is a person or organization that buys goods or services from a shop, company, or business.
Usage & Nuances
Common in business and everyday English. Use 'customer' for someone who buys something; 'client' is more common for professional services like law, design, or consulting. Common collocations include 'customer service', 'customer support', 'customer base', and 'regular customer'.
Spanish: clientePortuguese (BR): clientePortuguese (PT): clienteChinese (Simplified): 顾客 - 客户Chinese (Traditional): 顧客 - 客戶Hindi: ग्राहकArabic: عميل - زبونBengali: গ্রাহক - কাস্টমারRussian: клиент - покупательJapanese: 顧客Vietnamese: khách hàngKorean: 고객Turkish: müşteriUrdu: گاہکIndonesian: pelanggan
Example Sentences
The customer paid in cash.
basic
A customer asked for help at the front desk.
basic
Every customer gets a free bag.
basic
She's been a customer of ours for years.
natural
If the customer isn't happy, we'll fix it.
natural
That guy is our best customer this month.
natural