patio

noun (a patio, patios)

«patio» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

A patio is a flat, paved area next to a house, used for sitting, eating and relaxing outside. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life, families have barbecues on the patio and put tables, chairs and plant pots there. Safety: patios can be slippery when wet or icy. Phrases: "patio doors" (big glass sliding doors), "patio furniture".

Examples

We had a barbecue on the patio. tree →
Grandma grows tomatoes in pots on the patio. tree →
The cat sleeps on the warm patio stones. tree →
Slide open the patio doors. tree →
Dad swept the patio after the storm. tree →
Be careful, the patio is slippery in the rain. tree →

Note

Plural: patios. Comes from Spanish. Pronounced PAT-ee-oh.

On Mova

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