noun
- a person who buys goods or services for personal use
- an organism that feeds on other organisms or organic matter
Usage: biology
Examples
- The new law protects consumers from unfair business practices.
- Smart consumers compare prices before making purchases.
- Consumer spending drives much of the economy.
- The company conducted surveys to understand consumer preferences.
- Rabbits are primary consumers in the food chain.
- Secondary consumers eat primary consumers for energy.
- Consumer confidence affects retail sales significantly.