Meaning of the word patches in English

What does patches mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

patches

US /ˈpætʃɪz/
UK /ˈpætʃɪz/

Plural Noun

1.

pieces of material used to mend or strengthen a garment or other item

Example:
His old jeans were covered in colorful patches.
She sewed some elbow patches onto her sweater.
2.

small areas or pieces of something that are different from the area around them

Example:
There were small patches of snow still visible on the mountainside.
The dog had dark patches on its fur.