customer — a person who buys goods or services from a shop or business
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who buys goods or services from a shop or business
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkʌstəmər/
Example Sentences
- The customer complained that his coffee was too hot, then complained it was too cold after it cooled down.
- Every customer receives a free gift with their purchase.
- The restaurant's most difficult customer ordered 'something delicious but not too tasty.'
customer
NOUN[/ˈkʌstəmər/]
a person who buys goods or services from a shop or business
A regular customer orders her usual coffee with a warm smile at the cozy cafe.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'consuetudo', meaning habit or custom, the word developed to describe a person who regularly frequents a particular shop or establishment. The term evolved through Old French 'custome' before entering Middle English, shifting from the abstract notion of habitual practice to the concrete sense of one who maintains purchasing habits.
Breakdown
custom (habit, practice, derived from Latin consuetudo) + -er (agent suffix denoting a person who engages in the action).
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📝Examples
“The customer complained that his coffee was too hot, then complained it was too cold after it cooled down.”
“Every customer receives a free gift with their purchase.”
“The restaurant's most difficult customer ordered 'something delicious but not too tasty.'”
“We need to focus on customer satisfaction to grow our business.”
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