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patron

[pey-truhn] / ˈpeɪ trən /


NOUN
person who does business at establishment
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The Prince of Wales expressed a "deep sense of honour and respect" as he became patron of the SAS's charity.

From BBC

Multiple charities dropped the then-Duchess of York as a patron or ambassador after the emergence of that email, in which she also seemed to apologise for her public criticism of him.

From BBC

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