user

noun

us·​er ˈyü-zər 

plural users

: someone who uses something: such as

a

: a person who uses a product or service

smartphone users

library users

The site has millions of users.

users of the city's transit system

see also end user, user fee, user-friendly, user interface, username

b

: a person who frequently uses alcoholic beverages or narcotics

a drug user

Synonyms

• addict
• dopehead
• doper
• druggie
• druggy
• fiend
• freak [slang]
• head
• hophead [slang]
• hype [slang]
• junkie
• junky
• stoner

Examples of user in a Sentence

a person who started out as a user and is now a drug dealer as well

Recent Examples on the Web

But as popular apps have moved toward an emphasis on visual media, experts say the risk users face surrounding disordered practices has changed. —Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024

On futures trading platforms, users can buy contracts for Donald Trump or Kamala Harris winning the 2024 presidential election at a price set by how much public money has been placed on either side. —Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 1 Nov. 2024

Internet users were left a bit confused by the pup's unconventional way to find the perfect position, struggling to understand the process. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024

Staying in 📱 Apple is trying to sell loyal iPhone users on AI tools. —Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing user

• end user
• graphical user interface
• user fee
• user-friendly
• user interface
• user name