patio

noun

ˈpa-tē-ˌō How to pronounce patio (audio)
Definition of pationext
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 But like a tiny house, even a balcony or patio can accommodate several functions, though every square foot and every element should have a purpose. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 8 July 2026 Now named Ranchman’s by Marty B, the historic cafe in Ponder, 6 miles west of I-35W, has added a sprawling new bar and patio. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026 Companion Suites offer a special treatment experience for couples, with fireplaces, soaking tubs, and outdoor patios. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026 The final product, which is still standing today, includes pilotis supports, ribbon windows, an elevated, two-story format and a roof patio. — News Desk, Artforum, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for patio
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patio
  1. courtyard
  2. yard
  3. enclosure
  4. quadrangle
Noun
  • Prosecutors also presented surveillance footage captured from a distance that Hull testified showed Robinson running across the rooftop of the Losee Center, a building on UVU’s campus near the courtyard where Kirk’s event was taking place.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • The ideal time to visit is just before sunset, which is best viewed from the courtyard of Panagia Korfiatissa church.
    — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
Definition of courtyard
Noun
  • Drafted as a running back, Hawthorne served mainly as a backup, amassing 527 career rushing yards and seven touchdowns.
    — Jim Barnes July 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 July 2026
  • No Sacramento defender followed, so Amang hit Moon with the give-and-go pass into the 18-yard box.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 12 July 2026
Definition of yard
Noun
  • Nila Dhalee, 23, works with her husband as a day laborer inside a shrimp enclosure.
    — Zakir Hossain Chowdhury, The Dial, 7 July 2026
  • One of the elephants, 51-year old Swarna, began running around her enclosure in a circle, like a bucking bronco.
    — Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
Definition of enclosure
Noun
  • This spring, across the nation’s auditoriums and quadrangles, members of the class of 2026 took their seats to receive remarks from distinguished guests.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
  • The bedroom, on a corner of the building, was the shape of an irregular quadrangle.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
Definition of quadrangle

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“Patio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patio. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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