as in courtyard
an open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls)
there's a patio in the center of the apartment complex
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Recent Examples of patio
My mom swears by shopping off-season for items like patio furniture and festive decor.
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Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Most come with a corner fireplace and all have decks or patios.
—Asonta Benetti, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Outside, that 25-foot LED Jumbotron on the patio will sit above a stage for live events, paired with multiple TVs.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2026
Limewash interior walls mirror the texture of the private plunge pool on the patio, honoring the indoor-outdoor living Tulum is lauded for.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
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Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Most come with a corner fireplace and all have decks or patios.
—Asonta Benetti, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
Outside, that 25-foot LED Jumbotron on the patio will sit above a stage for live events, paired with multiple TVs.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2026
Limewash interior walls mirror the texture of the private plunge pool on the patio, honoring the indoor-outdoor living Tulum is lauded for.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for patio
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patio
Noun
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Hospital courtyards, generators and shopping streets in the city are now protected.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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To bring the magical world of Julia Quinn’s books to life, Bridgerton’s production crew filmed all across the United Kingdom — from real Tudor-era mansions and courtyards in the countryside to iconic museums and historic churches in the heart of London.—
Kayla Keegan,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Darnold completed 25 of 36 passes for 346 yards and three touchdowns in Seattle's 31-27 victory.—
MARK ANDERSON,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Vendors will offer enclosures, feeders and accessories.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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All of that green goodness bottoms out at a six-pack high speed lift with heated seats and a bubble enclosure to cut through the wind.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The uninviting labyrinth sprawlsthe east/west quadrangle from Girard to Fay.—
Leslie Simon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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At the castle's quadrangle, a formal honor guard was presented and inspected by Trump and the king.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Patio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patio. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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