Work and business / A2

KUST-uh-m-uh/ˈkʌstəmə/

In a shop or café, the person who buys is the customer. Look after customers, a regular customer. Client is more usual for a lawyer or designer. Guest is someone you invite, not someone paying at the till. Customer service is a set phrase.

Meaning

A person who buys goods or a service.

Examples

• “The shop was full of customers.”
• “The next customer, please.”
• “Happy customers come back.”

Good to know

shop/café: customer. professional services: client. invited person: guest.

Near in meaning

client

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