customer

Definition

  • noun: someone who buys goods or services from a business
  • noun: one that purchases a commodity or service
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: purchaser, buyer, patron

Examples

  • Remember, the 'customer' is always right. [=never argue with a customer]

  • He is one tough/tricky 'customer'. [=he is a tough/tricky person]

  • The company has good/poor 'customer' service.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) But I need you to tell me that I'm not crazy. Oh, you're not. And I think you should talk to him. Larry Puckett's Chevrolet lets the customer do the talking. Larry Puckett's GM-certified vehicles are under factory warranty. And you can save up to percent off the original MSRP. (..)
    2003 Big Fish
  • (..) - Oh, that's great. - My attorney, Mr. Soggybottom. - Good to meet you. Pleased to meet you. What's the matter? I haven't seen a customer so depressed... ...since the elephant sat on that farmer's wife. "Depressed"? See? The big guy likes it. I just saw the woman I'm gonna marry. (..)
    2003 Big Fish