regulars

n. people who visit a particular shop, bar, or restaurant very often.

n. Frequent customers or patrons of a specific establishment who are well-known to the staff.

“The bartender already had drinks waiting for the regulars when they walked in.”

“The café relies on a loyal group of regulars who occupy the same corner tables every morning before the tourist rush begins.”

n. soldiers who are part of a permanent, professional army.

n. Members of a permanent standing army, as opposed to militia, volunteers, or conscripts.

“The government sent in the regulars to support the local police force.”

“The general insisted that only the regulars were disciplined enough to hold the line under such heavy artillery fire.”