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Each customer got a receipt at the bake sale.
What does Customer mean?
A customer is someone who buys from a store or company.
Dictionary definition
A person who buys goods or services from a business.
Example sentences
Customer in a sentence
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The customer asked which backpack was strongest.
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Good service helps a business keep its customers.
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Practice 1
What does customer mean?
Customer means a person who buys goods or services from a business.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to customer?
Buyer is close in meaning to customer in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to customer?
Seller gives a useful opposite or contrast to customer.
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Customer
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kus · tuh · mer · strongest beat: kus
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WordCustomer.
Partnoun.
MeaningCustomer means A customer is someone who buys from a store or company.
ExampleExample: Each customer got a receipt at the bake sale.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kus · tuh · mer
- Strongest beat
- kus
- Ending
- mer
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kus.
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Synonyms
Words like Customer
buyerA person who buys something.
clientOften used when services are provided.
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Word family
Customer word family
Base word
customer
noun
customers
More than one buyer.
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Hint for students
A customer is a person who buys goods or services from a business.
Common mix-up
A customer is not the same as an employee. A customer buys something; an employee works for the business.
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Write one sentence that shows customer without using the word customer. Model sentence: The person at the counter chose a sandwich and paid the cashier. Clue words: person at the counter, chose, sandwich, paid the cashier Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show someone buying from a business?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: 'The customer paid for the apples at the store.' Why does customer fit better than cashier?
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