How to Use patio in a Sentence

patio

noun
  • The house has a third kitchen on a patio near the pool.
    Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Guests also had the chance to see the new patio behind the house.
    Mary Jane Brewer, cleveland, 21 Aug. 2023
  • This room connects to a grilling deck and stairs that lead to the back patio.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 16 Nov. 2023
  • Grab your crew and get set to book a spot at one of these 44 patios.
    Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2023
  • At right, a glass door opens to a private patio and the front yard.
    Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Order a Mai Tai and the poke bowl to have on the ocean-facing patio.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2023
  • Grow them only in pots and keep the pots on a porch, deck or patio.
    Jessica Damiano, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2024
  • LPs, founders, and the Haun team all mingled on the outdoor patio.
    Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Make a plate and enjoy them outside on one of the patios.
    Catherine Garcia, The Week Us, theweek, 7 Jan. 2024
  • From here, a windowed door leads out to a 118-square-foot private patio that hugs the left side of the home.
    John R. Ellement, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Some guests might have to share, but the outdoor patio and scenic views are well worth the roommate.
    Megan Stein, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Next to the patio is an area where guests can partake in games of cornhole.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 27 June 2024
  • Stipe had booked the studio on the third floor, which opened onto a patio on the building’s roof.
    Jon Mooallem, New York Times, 3 Dec. 2023
  • Ponderosa Suite, with a kitchen, living area and 550 square feet of space and a patio.
    The Arizona Republic, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Each home has a paved brick patio and front walk along with a covered front porch.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2024
  • First, there's a snap of Lourdes hanging on a patio in the dress, which shows off her strong abs and legs.
    Korin Miller, Women's Health, 23 Jan. 2023
  • Bring it to parties, keep it on the patio during fire pit season, and toss it in the car for road trips.
    Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Standing on the patio of a house in the Hollywood Hills, the actor, 53, gazes at the skyline-to-ocean vista.
    Julie Jordan, Peoplemag, 29 Oct. 2023
  • There was even at one point a smoker’s court for the older kids, a patio outside by the garage.
    Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2024
  • There are a few things that make this umbrella a must-have for your patio.
    Micki Wagner, Popular Mechanics, 21 Mar. 2023
  • Outside are a brick patio with a fountain, a gazebo, and a grill; woods; a lawn; a boat slip on the lake; and a 20-car garage.
    The Week Staff, The Week, 12 Feb. 2023
  • Floor-to-ceiling doors that open to a patio and the swimming pool fill both spaces with light.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2024
  • The white walls also help to diffuse the bright light from the kitchen window and the softer light, thanks to abundance of plants, from the patio.
    Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 8 July 2024
  • The Club House as a couch area, low table and high top seating, plus a covered patio.
    Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2024
  • Jane Idzi can show you the three-bedroom townhome at 3305 N. Haskell Ave., an end unit with front and back patios.
    Allie Beth Allman & Associates, Dallas News, 20 June 2023
  • If your patio is larger, with a canopy spans 11 feet or more, a four-wheel base is a better choice.
    Camryn Rabideau, Popular Mechanics, 13 June 2023
  • Slides and a jean jacket—voila, you’re set for a sunset dinner on a patio.
    Megan McCarty, StyleCaster, 17 July 2024
  • Work it right and get a coveted spot at the small bar, or belly up to one of the tables in the taproom or the patio out back.
    oregonlive, 29 May 2023
  • Outside of the store will be a patio space covered by a trellis where shoppers can sit and relax.
    Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 23 Oct. 2024
  • The terrace has its own sitting area and feels like the patio of a royal terrace, with columns and beautiful stone floors.
    Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024

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