1. people who regularly support or give money to an artist, writer, museum, or cause
2. customers of a store, restaurant, or business
3. people who use the services of a library

Examples

• The museum’s wealthy patrons donated millions for the new wing.
• Local patrons of the arts funded the theater’s renovation.
• The restaurant asked patrons to wait outside during the fire drill.
• Library patrons must show ID to check out books.
• The coffee shop’s regular patrons know all the baristas by name.
• Art patrons gathered at the gallery opening to view new works.
• The store offers discounts to loyal patrons during the holiday season.