clientele

American  

[klahy-uhn-tel, klee-ahn-] / ˌklaɪ ənˈtɛl, ˌkli ɑn- /

noun

1. the clients or customers, as of a professional person or shop, considered collectively; a group or body of clients.

   This jewelry store has a wealthy clientele.

2. dependents or followers.

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clientele British  

/ ˌkliːɒnˈtɛl, ˈklaɪəntɪdʒ /

noun

1. customers or clients collectively

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Etymology

Origin of clientele

1555–65; < Latin clientēla, equivalent to client- ( client ) + -ēla collective noun suffix; clientele ( def. 1 ) probably < French clientèle < Latin

Example Sentences

But he was especially demoralized the other day after scouring for bargains at the sprawling Coche Market, which serves a mostly working-class clientele on the southern fringes of this chaotic capital.

From Los Angeles Times

"Hope is being rekindled," he said, adding that "this is a new clientele. We hope there will be more, that this will be the relaunch of the tourism industry."

From Barron's

The 367-room New York hotel is known for a young and trendy clientele including celebrities, and its nightclub.

From The Wall Street Journal

Designers cater to an extremely exclusive clientele able to purchase pieces for thousands of dollars intended for red carpets, galas, weddings or other public events.

From Barron's

Elm Wealth’s Victor Haghani and James White have a sophisticated clientele for their money management firm.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• audience
• constituency