patio
noun
an area, usually paved, adjoining a house and used as an area for outdoor lounging, dining, etc.
patios
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pluralof patio.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Outside of the main residence, the grounds of the property are just as attention-grabbing, featuring a spread of entertaining spaces, including covered patios and open-air lounges, all of which offer staggering coastline views.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
This preconstruction home, shown in a rendering, will feature a main floor with an open-concept living area that flows outside to multiple decks and patios.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
They have battled to keep their windows, patios and cars clean - and they have been unable to hang out their washing as piles of soot would gather on anything in their gardens.
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2026
Filled with surprising patios, alleys and landings, it’s one of his forays into postmodernism: brightly colored buildings contain, among other features, gabled brick rooflines, extra-bulky columns, long cantilevers and cylindrical steel elevators.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2025
New Orleans was a night town, but in late after noon, the restaurant patios had people out drinking.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
