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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Photo : Andrew Orozco/Open House One of the travertine patios is amenitized with a fireplace and barbecue station.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
Outdoor modern patio chair (Set of 2): on sale for $196.99 (14% off)
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The glamping site offers heated mattresses on the king, queen, or twin-size beds, woodstoves or space heaters indoors, covered patio spaces, firewood delivered each night, and a store stocked with hot chocolate and other goodies.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The Home Depot’s Spring Black Friday Sale is full of deals on gardening and outdoor essentials, including grills, patio umbrellas, lawn mowers, and more.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
Outdoor modern patio chair (Set of 2): on sale for $196.99 (14% off)
Original price: $229.99
(Wayfair)
This set of two chairs will add a modern touch to any patio decor.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The glamping site offers heated mattresses on the king, queen, or twin-size beds, woodstoves or space heaters indoors, covered patio spaces, firewood delivered each night, and a store stocked with hot chocolate and other goodies.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The Home Depot’s Spring Black Friday Sale is full of deals on gardening and outdoor essentials, including grills, patio umbrellas, lawn mowers, and more.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 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 18 Apr. 2025.
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