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
Examples of patio in a Sentence
there's a patio in the center of the apartment complex
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Goldfish plants are grown as houseplants in most of the country, but in warm climates, such as USDA zones 10 and 11 (find your zone here), they can be grown outside on a porch or patio in a dappled shade area.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
That can be achieved with stylish patio furniture finds, including seating options, dining sets, and sneaky storage solutions.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 28 May 2025
In addition to regular taps of new brews, the place hosts back patio drag shows, harvest celebrations, and flower crowns on the summer solstice.
—Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 27 May 2025
After making a catch, relax on the patio or by the firepit, listen to live music, or play yard games.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
That can be achieved with stylish patio furniture finds, including seating options, dining sets, and sneaky storage solutions.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 28 May 2025
In addition to regular taps of new brews, the place hosts back patio drag shows, harvest celebrations, and flower crowns on the summer solstice.
—Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 27 May 2025
After making a catch, relax on the patio or by the firepit, listen to live music, or play yard games.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
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 4 Jun. 2025.
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