consumer
noun
con·sum·er
kən-ˈsü-mər 
often attributive
: one that consumes: such as
a
: one that utilizes economic goods
Many consumers make purchases on the Internet.
b
: an organism requiring complex organic compounds for food which it obtains by preying on other organisms or by eating particles of organic matter compare producer sense 3
Examples of consumer in a Sentence
Many consumers are still not comfortable making purchases on the Internet.
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Tupperware’s woes don’t seem to be the result of unpredictable market changes or fickle consumers.
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Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
For restaurants with discretionary demand, there will be consumer resistance to higher prices.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024
To avoid this risk, consumers should set up auto-pay or keep track of payment due dates to avoid falling behind.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2024
Intel’s ties to Huawei Huawei’s return to the premium consumer market is a marked change from just a few years ago when the company was struggling to survive in the face of severe U.S. sanctions.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune Asia, 12 Apr. 2024
As the United States slowly emerged from these economic difficulties, inflation spikes are now resurrecting consumer fear and restraining buying power.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
At a time of runaway inflation and growing economic uncertainty and political instability, investing in gold can seem like an attractive alternative to other types of investments that consumers are losing faith in.
—Byalicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024
Prices of some agricultural products nearly doubled in March, with general consumer prices rising over 3% compared to a year before.
—Se Eun Gong, NPR, 11 Apr. 2024
The rash of bird flu infections should also not dramatically impact consumers of dairy products, federal and state officials say.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 31 Mar. 2024
Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2024
For restaurants with discretionary demand, there will be consumer resistance to higher prices.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024
To avoid this risk, consumers should set up auto-pay or keep track of payment due dates to avoid falling behind.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2024
Intel’s ties to Huawei Huawei’s return to the premium consumer market is a marked change from just a few years ago when the company was struggling to survive in the face of severe U.S. sanctions.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune Asia, 12 Apr. 2024
As the United States slowly emerged from these economic difficulties, inflation spikes are now resurrecting consumer fear and restraining buying power.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
At a time of runaway inflation and growing economic uncertainty and political instability, investing in gold can seem like an attractive alternative to other types of investments that consumers are losing faith in.
—Byalicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024
Prices of some agricultural products nearly doubled in March, with general consumer prices rising over 3% compared to a year before.
—Se Eun Gong, NPR, 11 Apr. 2024
The rash of bird flu infections should also not dramatically impact consumers of dairy products, federal and state officials say.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 31 Mar. 2024
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“Consumer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consumer. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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consumer
noun
con·sum·er
kən-ˈsü-mər
1
: one that consumes
especially
: a person who buys and uses up goods
2
: a plant or animal that requires complex organic compounds for food which it obtains by preying on other living things or eating particles of organic matter compare producer sense 3
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