user

noun

us·​er ˈyü-zər How to pronounce user (audio)
plural users
Synonyms of usernext
: 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

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Examples of user in a Sentence

a person who started out as a user and is now a drug dealer as well
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These initial services will at first be continuously available only to users at mid-latitudes. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026 Its pitch is that logging activities alongside physiological data helps users spot which parts of their day drain them and which restore them. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026 This is perfect for users, like athletes or cyclists who want permanent situational awareness for safety reasons. — Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 In response, another user — a person with Stage 4 ovarian cancer — jumps in to defend the practice. — Shelby Hartman, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for user

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of user was in the 15th century

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“User.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/user. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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