Definition

A person who buys goods or services from a business.

Example

The store always tries to satisfy every customer.

Conversation

Have you seen that new coffee shop downtown?

Yeah, I went there yesterday and the customer service was excellent!

That's good to hear, I hope they treat everyone well.

They do! I think they really value their customer experience.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Customer → It is formed from "custos" (meaning guard or keeper) and the suffix "-mer" (from Latin "mereri", meaning to earn or deserve). The word originally referred to someone who is a keeper or guardian of something, evolving to mean a person who purchases goods or services.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'keeper' ('custos') who 'earns' ('mereri') by buying things — that's how a customer is someone who buys goods.

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