importantcustomer

noun
UK /ɪmˈpɔːtənt ˈkʌstəmə/
US /ɪmˈpɔːrtənt ˈkʌstəmər/

A person who buys a lot from a store and is treated very well.

The manager gave the important customer a free gift.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A client whose business is essential to a company's success.

Losing that important customer would hurt the company's profits.

3. A shopper who receives special discounts and priority help.

Important customers get early access to the new products.

4. A person a business works hard to keep happy.

The team called the important customer to apologize for the delay.