patron
/ˈpeɪtrən/
noun
- A customer of a store, restaurant, hotel, or other business.
- A loyal patron of the coffee shop visits every morning for a latte.
- The restaurant's patrons enjoyed the live music on Friday night.
- The library offers free Wi-Fi to all its patrons.
- A person who supports an artist, writer, musician, or other creative person with money or resources.
- Many Renaissance artists relied on the support of a single patron.
- She became a patron of the young pianist, funding his first concert tour.
- The wealthy art patron donated a large sum to the local museum.
- A person who supports a cause, organization, or event, often by giving money.
- The charity's patrons include several well-known business leaders.
- He is a patron of the local animal shelter and donates regularly.
- The festival was made possible by the generosity of its patrons.
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