Consumer
(noun)
- A person who buys goods or services.
- An organism that feeds on other organisms in the same ecosystem.
- An individual or group that has an impact on the environment by their consumption.
Origin:
Early 17th century: from latin consumere "use up" (see consume).
Examples:
- The company is targeting younger consumers with its new product line.
- The lion is a consumer at the top of the food chain.
- As consumers, our choices have a direct impact on the environment.
- The consumer has the right to return the product within 30 days.
- The increase in consumer spending is driving economic growth.