patron

noun
UK: /ˈpeɪ.trən/
US: /ˈpeɪ.trən/

  1. A person who supports a person, organization, cause, or activity financially or with gifts.

    1. The art museum is seeking a wealthy patron to fund the new exhibit.
    2. Our local theater relies heavily on the generosity of its patrons for survival.

  2. A regular customer of a store, restaurant, or other business.

    1. The cafe is popular with patrons looking for a quiet place to work.
    2. The new restaurant hopes to attract many patrons with its unique menu.

Synonyms

client sponsor advocate customer supporter
patron transitive-verb

  1. To be a patron of an organization, event, or artist by giving support or approval.

    1. The company decided to patron the local arts festival this year.
    2. She has patroned several emerging artists, helping them launch their careers.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "patron" in English means: A person who supports a person, organization, cause, or activity financially or with gifts., A regular customer of a store, restaurant, or other business..

The phonetic transcription of "patron" is /ˈpeɪ.trən/ in British English and /ˈpeɪ.trən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "patron": client, sponsor, advocate, customer, supporter.

Example usage of "patron": "The art museum is seeking a wealthy patron to fund the new exhibit.". More examples on the page.