user

¹

[ yoo-zer ]

noun

1. a person or thing that uses.
2. a person who is addicted to or abuses a controlled substance or alcohol; one who uses illegal or addictive drugs, as in drug user
3. Digital Technology. a person who uses a computer, device, or application:

   This interface should be more intuitive for users.

user

²

[ oo-zer ]

noun

, Law.

1. the exercise of a right to the enjoyment of property.

user

/ ˈjuːzə /

noun

1. law
   1. the continued exercise, use, or enjoyment of a right, esp in property
   2. a presumptive right based on long-continued use

      right of user

2. often in combination a person or thing that uses

   a road-user

3. informal.
   a drug addict

Word History and Origins

Origin of user¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English usere; use, -er ¹

Origin of user²

Noun use of Anglo-French user to use

Related Words

• addict
• drug abuser
• drug addict
• drug user
• junkie
• narcotics addict