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Patron (Noun)

Meaning 1

A regular customer.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The coffee shop owner knew her best patron by name and always had his favorite drink ready for him.
  • The restaurant's most loyal patron had been coming in every Friday night for the past 10 years.
  • As a regular patron of the bookstore, she was always the first to know about new releases.
  • The bar's favorite patron was a retired musician who would often play a few songs on the piano.
  • The boutique's most valued patron was a fashion designer who would often come in for inspiration.

Synonyms

  • Frequenter

Hypernyms

  • Client

Hyponyms

  • Habitue
  • Fixture

Related Words

  • Patronize (verb)
  • Patronise (verb)

Meaning 2

The proprietor of an inn.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The warm welcome by the patron made the inn feel like home away from home.
  • She entered the bustling common room to greet the patron of the Golden Lion.
  • A lifelong sailor, Captain Smith chose a simple tavern room when dealing with a sympathetic patron.
  • An elegantly dressed gentleman politely disputed his account with the apologetic patron of the Fawltry Manor Inn.
  • Even travelers renowned for flinty determination soon reveal stories at their patrons' hospitality hearthside

Hypernyms

  • Proprietor

Hyponyms

  • Boniface
  • Innkeeper

Meaning 3

Someone who supports or champions something.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The famous philanthropist was a longtime patron of the local art museum, donating millions of dollars to its expansion projects.
  • The activist group had several prominent patrons, including celebrities and politicians, who used their platforms to raise awareness for the cause.
  • The writer's patron was a wealthy collector who had discovered her work in a small gallery and decided to fund her future projects.
  • As a patron of environmental causes, the CEO made sure her company was reducing its carbon footprint in every possible way.
  • The art dealer became a patron of emerging artists, giving them space to showcase their work in his galleries and selling it to a wide network of collectors.

Synonyms

  • Supporter
  • Sponsor

Hypernyms

  • Helper

Hyponyms

  • Pillar Of Strength
  • Backer
  • Surety
  • Patronne
  • Warranter
  • Warrantor

Related Words

  • Patronize (verb)
  • Patronise (verb)
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