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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Lofka’s seven-piece patio furniture set includes four single armchairs, two corner chairs, a glass-top coffee table, and 14 plush cushions that resist water and fading.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
There’s a simple solution that makes patio lounging enjoyable in these cooler months, and that’s a patio heater.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Protect patio cushions When out of season, patio cushions can be stored in storage bags for safekeeping until next spring and summer.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Haul a steaming cup outside where, milking fall weather, the Potholder is welcoming diners on its dog-friendly patio.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2025
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
There’s a simple solution that makes patio lounging enjoyable in these cooler months, and that’s a patio heater.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Protect patio cushions When out of season, patio cushions can be stored in storage bags for safekeeping until next spring and summer.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Haul a steaming cup outside where, milking fall weather, the Potholder is welcoming diners on its dog-friendly patio.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2025.
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