Patron – A person who supports, especially by giving money
(Pronounced pay-tron)
To remember the definition of the word patron, use the following mnemonic:
He pays tons (patron) of money out all the time supporting people.
Examples of patron in a sentence
The Princess Royal is a well-known patron of several charities.
Catherine the Great was a patron of the arts and sciences.
There was insufficient evidence to identify a patron.