client client /ˈklaɪənt/

noun

1. () (law) a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer  ( client )
   (law) a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
    The lawyer met with her client to discuss the case
   The lawyer met with her client to discuss the case
   
2. () Someone who pays for goods or services  ( client , customer )
   someone who pays for goods or services
    The hairdresser had a busy day, attending to several clients with different hair types
   The hairdresser had a busy day, attending to several clients with different hair types
   
3. (computing) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network  ( client , guest , node )
   (computing) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network