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

The dolphins' reaction near the capsule quickly captured the hearts of social media users. —Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025

The user said they and their spouse had been upgraded to first class. —Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025

Instead, SpaceX is instituting a hard cap once a Priority user exceeds their monthly data allotment. —Michael Kan, PCMAG, 19 Mar. 2025

According to Mizuho Group analyst Dan Dolev, a survey conducted by his firm shows about 78% of active Robinhood users are interested in using the platform as a sports betting-like product. —Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 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

Rhymes for user

• boozer
• bruiser
• chooser
• cruiser
• loser
• abuser
• accuser
• diffuser
• multiuser