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Forecourt vs Patio - What's the difference?

forecourt | patio |

As nouns the difference between forecourt and patio

is that forecourt is (chiefly|british) the area in front of a petrol station where the petrol pumps are situated while patio is courtyard.

forecourt

English

(wikipedia forecourt)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (chiefly, British) The area in front of a petrol station where the petrol pumps are situated.
  • (chiefly, British) Any open area in front of a building.

    • patio

    English

    (wikipedia patio)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A paved outside area, adjoining a house, used for dining or recreation.
  • An inner courtyard typical of traditional Spanish houses.

    • Derived terms

    * patio doors * patio furniture

    See also

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