1
: one that is under the protection of another : dependent
a first-rate power, able to defend her political clients in central and eastern Europe—
W. W. Kulski
W. W. Kulski2
a
: a person who engages the professional advice or services of another
a lawyer's clients
a personal trainer … enjoyed the challenges of helping clients buff up their bodies.—S. K. Parks
S. K. Parks
b
: customer
hotel clients
a restaurant's clients
c
: a person served by or utilizing the services of a social agency
a welfare client
d
: a computer in a network that uses the services (such as access to files or shared peripherals) provided by a server
also
: software that allows a computer to function as a client in a network
3
Examples of client in a Sentence
The accountant is meeting with another client right now, but she'll be able to see you later this afternoon.
a law firm soliciting new clients through television advertising
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, immigration lawyers are urging clients to carry proof of registration to avoid citations.
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“Client.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/client. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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client
noun
cli·ent
ˈklī-ənt 
1
: a person who uses the professional advice or services of another
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