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

Most Reddit users have taken the bride's side in the comments section. —Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025

Her husband, Brendan Rooney, shared the same photo of Romano in the hospital, minus users' MAGA comments, while addressing her resilience in his Instagram caption. —Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025

View Comments Some Google users have also begun noticing changes on Google Calendar that some say appear to deemphasize diversity. —Josh Campbell, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025

This social media platform will use AI to give users agency instead of stealing their agency. —Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Feb. 2025

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