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

What users do with their plans is not their concern. —Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024

Smart LinkedIn users know posting is only half the battle. —Jodie Cook, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

Four years ago, vitamin E acetate, used to dilute vape cartridges, was strongly linked to the hospitalization of thousands of vape users and 68 deaths. —Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024

While this has become a funny yet frustrating experience for McLean, internet users can't get enough of Mr. Moose not understanding the projector. —Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 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