patch of

Frequency: 8.018.0 per million words

Used to denote a small area of something.

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Examples (10)

  • There were some patches of clear blue sky between the clouds.
  • We found a nice patch of grass to sit on for our picnic.
  • I was going through a patch of poor health last winter.
  • A bright patch of sunlight fell across the wooden floor.
  • The garden is filled with beautiful patches of colorful flowers.
  • An isolated patch of forest remained untouched by the fire.
  • I noticed a damp patch of oil on the garage floor.
  • The team hit a patch of bad luck and lost three games in a row.
  • Drivers were warned about thick patches of fog on the highway.
  • She grows tomatoes in a small patch of land behind her house.