1an amateur who purchases equipment with quality or features suitable for professional use:the magazine is aimed at the prosumer who uses a $10,000 camera to make home movies of his dog
2a prospective consumer who is involved in the design, manufacture, or development of a product or service:a panel of prosumers weighed in on the plans for the new shampoo
Origin:
1980s: blend of professional or producer or proactive and consumer
