patron

noun

pa·tron ˈpā-trən How to pronounce patron (audio)

for sense 6 also

pa-ˈtrōⁿ

plural patrons

: a person chosen, named, or honored as a special guardian, protector, or supporter

a patron of the arts

: a wealthy or influential supporter of an artist or writer

… the unspoken contract between artist and patron …

D. D. R. Owen

: a social or financial sponsor of a social function (such as a ball or concert)

a patron of the annual masked ball

: one that uses wealth or influence to help an individual, an institution, or a cause

a patron of the city library

: one who buys the goods or uses the services offered especially by an establishment

a restaurant's patrons

: the holder of the right of presentation to an English ecclesiastical benefice

: a master (see master entry 1 sense 2g) in ancient times who freed a person he had held in slavery but retained some rights over that person

[French, from Middle French] : the proprietor of an establishment (such as an inn) especially in France

: the chief male officer in some fraternal lodges having both men and women members

patronal

ˈpā-trə-nᵊl How to pronounce patron (audio)

British pə-ˈtrō-nᵊl

pa-

adjective

Synonyms

account
client
customer
guest
punter [chiefly British]

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Example Sentences

She is a well-known patron of the arts. the wealthy philanthropist is one of the city's most generous patrons of its symphony orchestra

Recent Examples on the Web That incident came to light when a patron at the restaurant that night filed a complaint on the sheriff’s department’s website after the bartender approached his table to tell him what Cruz had shown him.

Brent Schrotenboer, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2022 Heather Clark, a patron at Cider Riot, testified Monday that she was briefly knocked unconscious after Kramer struck her in the head with a baton.

oregonlive, 18 July 2022 An iPhone 12 and a wristlet were stolen July 9 from a patron at the Island of the City Festival in Norridge Park, 4631 N. Overhill Ave.

Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2022 Think of yourself as the only patron at the coolest, most exclusive outdoor bar around.

Outside Online, 16 June 2022 In 2010, he was arrested for allegedly groping a bouncer and a patron at a bar in West Virginia.

Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 12 May 2022 On May 3 a patron at the Rocky River Public Library reported that someone hit her car in the parking lot causing significant damage to the bumper.

cleveland, 7 May 2021 As the dueling groups continued to exchange strong words, someone outside the bar ripped off a patron’s mask, the videos show.

oregonlive, 18 July 2022 The Guidestones, outside Elberton, had attracted visitor but also conspiracy theorists since an anonymous patron, using the pseudonym R.C. Christian, paid for its construction in 1980.

Peter Weber, The Week, 6 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin & Latin; Medieval Latin patronus patron saint, patron of a benefice, pattern, from Latin, defender, from patr-, pater

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

单词	patron
释义	patron noun pa·tron ˈpā-trən for sense 6 also pa-ˈtrōⁿ plural patrons 1 a : a person chosen, named, or honored as a special guardian, protector, or supporter a patron of the arts b : a wealthy or influential supporter of an artist or writer … the unspoken contract between artist and patron … D. D. R. Owen c : a social or financial sponsor of a social function (such as a ball or concert) a patron of the annual masked ball 2 : one that uses wealth or influence to help an individual, an institution, or a cause a patron of the city library 3 : one who buys the goods or uses the services offered especially by an establishment a restaurant's patrons 4 : the holder of the right of presentation to an English ecclesiastical benefice 5 : a master (see master entry 1 sense 2g) in ancient times who freed a person he had held in slavery but retained some rights over that person 6 [French, from Middle French] : the proprietor of an establishment (such as an inn) especially in France 7 : the chief male officer in some fraternal lodges having both men and women members patronal ˈpā-trə-nᵊl British pə-ˈtrō-nᵊl pa- adjective Synonyms account client customer guest punter [chiefly British] See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences She is a well-known patron of the arts. the wealthy philanthropist is one of the city's most generous patrons of its symphony orchestra Recent Examples on the Web That incident came to light when a patron at the restaurant that night filed a complaint on the sheriff’s department’s website after the bartender approached his table to tell him what Cruz had shown him. Brent Schrotenboer, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2022 Heather Clark, a patron at Cider Riot, testified Monday that she was briefly knocked unconscious after Kramer struck her in the head with a baton. oregonlive, 18 July 2022 An iPhone 12 and a wristlet were stolen July 9 from a patron at the Island of the City Festival in Norridge Park, 4631 N. Overhill Ave. Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2022 Think of yourself as the only patron at the coolest, most exclusive outdoor bar around. Outside Online, 16 June 2022 In 2010, he was arrested for allegedly groping a bouncer and a patron at a bar in West Virginia. Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 12 May 2022 On May 3 a patron at the Rocky River Public Library reported that someone hit her car in the parking lot causing significant damage to the bumper. cleveland, 7 May 2021 As the dueling groups continued to exchange strong words, someone outside the bar ripped off a patron’s mask, the videos show. oregonlive, 18 July 2022 The Guidestones, outside Elberton, had attracted visitor but also conspiracy theorists since an anonymous patron, using the pseudonym R.C. Christian, paid for its construction in 1980. Peter Weber, The Week, 6 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin & Latin; Medieval Latin patronus patron saint, patron of a benefice, pattern, from Latin, defender, from patr-, pater First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing patron patron saint patron saint Kids Definition patron noun pa·tron ˈpā-trən 1 : a person who gives generous support or approval 2 : customer patron noun 1 as in customer a person who buys a product or uses a service from a business a restaurant patron Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance customer client guest user buyer consumer punter purchaser account shopper correspondent end user prospect regular vendee browser window-shopper haggler bargainer Antonyms & Near Antonyms merchant vendor seller broker vender shopkeeper tradesman fence black marketeer black marketer See More 2 as in sponsor a person who takes the responsibility for some other person or thing the wealthy philanthropist is one of the city's most generous patrons of its symphony orchestra Synonyms & Similar Words sponsor benefactor supporter advocate guarantor teacher backer coach mentor surety champion underwriter chaperon chaperone angel cosponsor cosigner cosignatory 3 as in donor one that helps another with gifts or money the patron for the museum's current blockbuster is the city's biggest banking institution Synonyms & Similar Words donor donator benefactor contributor fairy godmother patroness sugar daddy angel supporter benefactress philanthropist subscriber almoner Maecenas giver protector helper savior altruist bestower saviour guardian angel almsgiver Antonyms & Near Antonyms beneficiary recipient donee giftee Phrases Containing patron patron saint patron saint
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patron

noun

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Phrases Containing patron

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Phrases Containing patron