Dictionary Entry
consumer
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/kənˈsjuːmə/Word FrequencyCommon (5.77)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)One who, or that which, consumes.
In a Sentence
“Students can use consumer to explain One who, or that which, consumes..”
Published Usage Examples
“So with that, I think the term "consumer" is appropriate.”
This entry also appears in ReadingWillow Year 10 word lists, so students can move between the dictionary and year-level study sets.
Origin
From Latin consumere ‘to use up’, through Old French, entered English in the 16th century.
Common Phrases
goods consumer. consumerprice consumerprotection consumerproducts consumerdemand consumer
