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
Synonyms of patio
Examples of patio in a Sentence
there's a patio in the center of the apartment complex
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Slow, sectional removal is best for large shrubs near structures to prevent damage to patios, fences, or foundations.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 July 2026
Others, like Castro, sat outside their homes and businesses on folding chairs and patio furniture, as the marchers, fire trucks and floats went by.
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Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 July 2026
While the fastest way to cool them is by dousing with water, this can make quite a mess on your patio.
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Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
4 July 2026
Patio Sets and Seating Similarly, larger outdoor furniture—including patio sets and pool chairs— move fast at ReStores.
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Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
4 July 2026
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 July 2026
Others, like Castro, sat outside their homes and businesses on folding chairs and patio furniture, as the marchers, fire trucks and floats went by.
—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 July 2026
While the fastest way to cool them is by dousing with water, this can make quite a mess on your patio.
—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
4 July 2026
Patio Sets and Seating Similarly, larger outdoor furniture—including patio sets and pool chairs— move fast at ReStores.
—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
4 July 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 5 Jul. 2026.
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