PATRONAGE — 9 letter word
patronage
The word patronage has 9 letters: P, A, T, R, O, N, A, G, E. It contains 4 vowels and 5 consonants. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 15 in Words With Friends. As a noun, it means "the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers".
9 letter word "patronage": P A T R O N A G E — noun
Scrabble score: 12 Words With Friends: 15
Letter Analysis of patronage
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1 | Consonant | 3 |
| A | 2 | Vowel | 1 |
| T | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| R | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| O | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| N | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| G | 1 | Consonant | 2 |
| E | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
4 vowels, 5 consonants, 8 unique letters
Definition of patronage
noun
- the business given to a commercial establishment by its customers "even before noon there was a considerable patronage" Synonyms: trade
- granting favors, giving contracts, or making appointments to office in return for political support "The party was in trouble for its patronage of the environment lobby."
- the act of providing approval and support Synonyms: backing, backup, championship
- a communication that indicates lack of respect by patronizing the recipient Synonyms: condescension, disdain
- customers collectively Synonyms: business
verb
- be a regular customer or client of Synonyms: support
- support by being a patron of