How to Use patron in a Sentence

patron

noun
  • She is a well-known patron of the arts.
  • Most of the patrons know her name.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
  • But many of the patrons weren’t there to see the big game.
    — Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 9 Feb. 2026
  • The staff are as loyal as the patrons.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
  • In one quick clip, a bodega patron throws a drink at him.
    — Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
  • It is beloved by patrons for its scenic views of the airport.
    — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 12 May 2026
  • Tourists just see this town as a beach, one fellow patron said.
    — Brian Amaral, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Aug. 2022
  • The patron then can use the self-service taps to pour beer or wine.
    — Steve Lord, chicagotribune.com, 6 Mar. 2021
  • Many of the bar's patrons were in their teens to mid-20s.
    — CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
  • There are three floors and patrons are served on a walk-in basis.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
  • There is a huge board game library, but patrons can bring their own.
    — Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Each bill is signed by restaurant patrons.
    — Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Something clicked with patrons, even though most had not heard of the shows.
    — Bill Hirschman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Two library patrons play with toys.
    — Aubrey Violeta Gelpieryn, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Go to the local diner or bar and chat it up with the patrons.
    — M.d. Johnson, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2025
  • The arcade offered fun games for patrons of all ages.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado january 2, Sacbee.com, 2 Jan. 2026
  • Some gyms also have the devices on hand for their patrons to use.
    — Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Across the restaurant, patrons will have access to a full bar menu.
    — Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
  • The bar was filled with patrons sipping beers as the band prepared for its set.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2023
  • For noon shows, patrons are welcome to come early or stay late for brunch.
    — Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2024
  • In coffee shops, patrons want more than a good espresso.
    — Conrad Kickert, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
  • All patrons, no matter how young, must have a ticket.
    — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
  • Kelce came out to shake hands with patrons enjoying their meals.
    — Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
  • They’re described as having been great patrons of the arts.
    — Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Some patrons arrive in suits, others in stained work shirts.
    — CBS News, 13 May 2026
  • But patrons act on their own interests, not their clients’.
    — Bobby Ghosh, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Instead, the bench was likely used by bored patrons.
    — Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
  • All three victims were patrons of the library.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 26 June 2026
  • But the best joke of the night came early… before patrons even got to their seats, in fact.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 21 June 2025
  • The next pour is to be sipped by the patron and thoroughly enjoyed.
    — Michael Alpiner, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2021

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