(idiomatic) a difficult or embattling period of one's life

plural of garbage patch

plural of cabbage patch

(informal) A type of dance which involves extending one's arms out while making fists with each hand and moving the arms in a horizontal, circular motion.

plural of Peyer's patch

A period of excellent performance where nearly everything seems to go right, contrasting with a lower general level of performance.

(computing) A file input to a patch program. / (computing) A file containing changes to be applied to another file or files, usually changes made to a computer program that fix a programming bug.

A plastic patch that has been impregnated with medication. The patch is applied to the skin and delivers a steady dose of medication over time.

plural of soul patch

A narrow beard descending from the lower lip, above the chin.