Consumer

Pronunciation: /kənˈsuːmər/

Definitions of consumer

noun A person who purchases goods and services for personal use

Example Sentences

A1 The consumer bought a new phone.

A2 The consumer compared prices before making a purchase.

B1 The consumer rights group is advocating for better product safety regulations.

B2 The consumer decided to switch to a more environmentally friendly brand.

C1 The consumer behavior analysis revealed interesting insights into purchasing habits.

C2 The consumer demand for sustainable products is on the rise.

Examples of consumer in a Sentence

formal The consumer has the right to return a faulty product within a specified period.

informal As a consumer, you can always ask for a refund if you're not satisfied with your purchase.

slang Hey, did you see that new gadget? It's a must-have for all tech-savvy consumers!

figurative In the market of ideas, the consumer of knowledge must be discerning and critical.

Grammatical Forms of consumer

• past tense: consumed
• plural: consumers
• comparative: more consumer
• superlative: most consumer
• present tense: consume
• future tense: will consume
• perfect tense: have consumed
• continuous tense: is consuming
• singular: consumer
• positive degree: consumer
• infinitive: to consume
• gerund: consuming
• participle: consumed

Origin and Evolution of consumer

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'consumer' originated from the Latin word 'consumere', which means 'to take up, eat, use up'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'consumer' has evolved to refer to individuals who purchase and use goods and services, rather than just to consume food or resources.