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patron

[pey-truhn] / ˈpeɪ trən /


NOUN
person who does business at establishment
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The patron who returned the magazine, John, said it had been "hanging around" his house for decades, but he had no idea how it ended up in his home.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

Sir William Napier continued providing him with an annual allowance, and Byfield traveled to London when his longtime patron died in 1860.

From Science Daily Sep. 7, 2026

I emailed Brent Lipinski, the Chicago Public Library’s assistant commissioner for patron experience, to ask how the counter came to be there.

From Salon Sep. 6, 2026

A patron of more than a decade, he first went to the diner on a Valentine’s Day because he was drawn to the giant red heart sign that looms over the restaurant.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

“Well, the good news is that your patron isn’t here. The bad news is ...” I broke off, drawing a deeper breath.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

Vaughn sees it as a way to help patrons combat the pressure to always be available.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 13, 2026

My husband enjoyed humble pleasures, and he had two favorite fast-casual restaurants where the food was good, the patrons were kind, and the staff were simply salt-of-the-earth people.

From MarketWatch Sep. 11, 2026

None of the patrons appear to be dedicated readers of Thrasher or Quartersnacks, which affords Elsesser a preferable anonymity.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 7, 2026

"In the 1840 narrative, Byfield sought to impress wealthy patrons by presenting himself as a dutiful soldier and deserving veteran," O'Keeffe says.

From Science Daily Sep. 7, 2026

In my rovings about town, I’ve learned that the same two gentlemen have been frequent patrons at the drugstore.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool




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