plural patios
1
: courtyard
especially
: an inner court open to the sky
2
: a recreation area that adjoins a dwelling, is often paved, and is adapted especially to outdoor dining
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Examples of patio in a Sentence
there's a patio in the center of the apartment complex
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The sale features impressive savings on patio furniture, area rugs, Adirondack chairs, and clever storage solutions that make handling household clutter easy.
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Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Finding a bird's nest in the eaves of your porch, the tree over your patio, or the shrubs under your dining room windows is an exciting part of spring and summer—and watching the eggs hatch and the babies grow is a memorable experience.
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
The city’s Yaletown district has been blanketed with ‘Beautiful Game’ murals along walls and patios, showing the game’s most iconic moments from soccer stars legends like Lionel Messi, Pelé, and Canada’s Alphonso Davies.
—Paula Newton, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
From now through Sunday night, furniture, patio essentials, and quilts are up to 82% off.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
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Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Finding a bird's nest in the eaves of your porch, the tree over your patio, or the shrubs under your dining room windows is an exciting part of spring and summer—and watching the eggs hatch and the babies grow is a memorable experience.
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
The city’s Yaletown district has been blanketed with ‘Beautiful Game’ murals along walls and patios, showing the game’s most iconic moments from soccer stars legends like Lionel Messi, Pelé, and Canada’s Alphonso Davies.
—Paula Newton, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
From now through Sunday night, furniture, patio essentials, and quilts are up to 82% off.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for patio
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“Patio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patio. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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