American English

How to pronounce user

nounB1Very common word
YOOzer

/ˈju.zɚ/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

a person who uses a product, service, machine, or system

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Meanings & examples

noun

a person who uses a product, service, machine, or system

The app has over a million users.

Users can change their password online.

Common phrases & grammar

new user · registered user · user account · user interface

a user of + noun

users can + verb

nounless common

a person who regularly takes illegal drugs

The program helps young drug users.

He was a drug user in his twenties.

Common phrases & grammar

drug user · former drug user

nouninformalless common

a person who uses other people to get a personal benefit

He is a user who only calls when he needs something.

She realized that her friend was a user.

Good to know

This meaning is negative. It does not simply mean a person who uses something.

Useful expressions

end user

the final person who uses a product or service

The end user does not need to know how the software works.

power user

a person who uses a computer program or system often and knows its advanced features

Power users can change advanced settings.

user-friendly

easy for people to use

The new website is simple and user-friendly.

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