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

  • (..) Come on, Tony. Don't be a schmuck. Did you hear that guy? You got to Iisten to him. You'II Iearn something. Stay with us. You're a weII-Iiked customer. You're in good hands with us. BANKER: And I got to run. TONY: I'm safe but poor. -How's married Iife treating you? -Better than you are. (..)
    1983 Scarface