patron
noun
a person who is a customer, client, or paying guest, especially a regular one, of a store, hotel, or the like.
patrons
-
pluralof patron.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Mary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke, was one of the most accomplished poets, translators and literary patrons of Shakespeare’s generation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
But overall, the prevailing narrative was that seeing “The Devils,” in this format and with a full crowd of fervent patrons, was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026
In South Korea, Starbucks has told customers to stop bringing "bulky items" into their stores, after some patrons reportedly hogged seats with printers and desktop computers in tow.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
From Burbank to West Covina, lines tend to form out the door at each of the chain’s locations, with patrons ordering boxes of their signature potato balls, cheese rolls and other pastries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
She turned back to the other staff in the kitchen, busily putting plates together for patrons waiting for their orders.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
