Habitue

/ˌhæbɪˈtjueɪ/ noun

Definition

A person who frequents a place regularly; someone who is accustomed to going somewhere often.

Etymology

From French habitué, the past participle of habituer (to accustom), from Latin habituare. Entered English in the 1800s to describe frequent patrons.

Kelly Says

Every coffee shop, gym, or bar has its habitués—people so known for being there that staff remember their orders, creating tiny communities within public spaces that feel almost like extended homes.

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