clientele
/ˌkliːənˈtel/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌklaɪənˈtel/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌklī-ən-ˈtel ˌklē-ən- also ˌklē-ˌän-/ (ame, mw)
clientele — noun
1. the people who use the services or buy the products of a particular business, vi
the people who use the services or buy the products of a particular business, viewed together as a single group
The spa in Hana's neighbourhood draws an upscale clientele from nearby cities.
collocation: draws a [adjective] clientele
With its affordable prices, the salon attracted a diverse clientele from across the city.
The café near Tomás's office has a loyal clientele of office workers and students.
Priya's yoga studio caters to a health-conscious clientele who value daily practice.
- customers
everyday term for people who buy goods or services; less formal and more common than clientele
- patrons
used especially for customers of theatres, restaurants, and cultural venues; implies regular or supportive attendance
- clients
used for professional services (lawyers, consultants, agencies) rather than retail or hospitality
- regulars
informal term for people who visit the same business frequently; narrower in scope than clientele
文法句型
[business] + 's + clientele
a + [adjective] + clientele
clientele + includes / consists of / is
用法筆記
Clientele is an uncountable collective noun that always takes a singular verb (e.g., 'its clientele is...', not 'are...'). It is more formal than 'customers' and commonly appears in the context of hotels, restaurants, medical practices, law firms, and high-end shops.