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patron

[pey-truhn] / ˈpeɪ trən /


NOUN
person who does business at establishment
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Half an hour before showtime on this sunny Saturday afternoon, I’m one of the only patrons in the lobby.

From Salon

The patron was well covered, wearing a black hoodie, a medical mask and a tan beanie.

From BBC

In town, the patrons at the many Irish pubs cheer on him and actor John C. Reilly, who they say has, on occasion, led their St. Patrick’s Day parade.

From Salon

Lewis English, a consultant for the Acoustic Fish Deterrence Delivery Group, says the lives of 182 million fish a year are on the line and that fish discos effectively scatter their patrons.

From The Wall Street Journal

She was forever pleading with patrons for support from month to month.

From Los Angeles Times