patron
noun
a person who is a customer, client, or paying guest, especially a regular one, of a store, hotel, or the like.
patrons
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pluralof patron.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Some establishments near Fenway Park started comparing driver’s licenses presented by patrons to the Apple IDs on their phones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
Rice saw an opportunity in the retro tech to get new people into the library or encourage existing patrons to explore other departments or collections.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Sunday’s waiting list included longtime patrons who stopped by for a final meal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
He acknowledges that patrons don't want to see flies when they're purchasing food or drinks to consume.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
In Hartford, a handful of patrons take serious exception to Rosie’s nonperformance, as well as the continued presence of the Lovely Lucinda sideshow banner despite the unfortunate absence of the Lovely Lucinda.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
