noun
Uncommon
clientele
kleye-uhn-TEHL
Clientele (noun) means the customers or clients of a business, especially considered as a group with shared habits or tastes. Example: “The restaurant built up a loyal clientele over the years.”
noun
1
The customers or clients of a business, especially considered as a group with shared habits or tastes.
"The restaurant built up a loyal clientele over the years."
"The boutique caters to an upscale clientele."
How to use clientele
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA collective term for a business's customers, viewed as a group.
Common pairings
loyal clientele
attract a clientele
upscale clientele
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Word forms
- Plural
- clienteles
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Etymology
Borrowed from French clientèle, ultimately from Latin cliens, "client."
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What does “clientele” mean?
The word “clientele” means the customers or clients of a business, especially considered as a group with shared habits or tastes. In plain terms, a collective term for a business's customers, viewed as a group.
How do you pronounce “clientele”?
“Clientele” is pronounced kleye-uhn-TEHL (/ˌklaɪ.ənˈtɛl/ in IPA).
How do you use “clientele” in a sentence?
Here is “clientele” used in a sentence: “The restaurant built up a loyal clientele over the years.”
What part of speech is “clientele”?
“Clientele” is a noun.
Where does the word “clientele” come from?
The word “clientele” comes from Latin. Borrowed from French clientèle, ultimately from Latin cliens, "client.".
Is “clientele” a common word?
“Clientele” is an uncommon word in modern English.
