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
On sunny days at Spiteful Brewing, the garage doors are flung open and the outdoor patio brims with friends toasting the summer in Chicago over snacks or pizza.
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Midwest Living,
1 July 2026
The sprawling property is also up for sale and includes a 8,200 square foot interior building, a 20,000 square foot patio and a mini golf course.
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Aki Nace,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Your patio coffee table, sorted—and for an extra 20% off the sale price.
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Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
Furry friends are allowed on the heated and cooled outdoor patio with a leash.
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Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
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Midwest Living,
1 July 2026
The sprawling property is also up for sale and includes a 8,200 square foot interior building, a 20,000 square foot patio and a mini golf course.
—
Aki Nace,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Your patio coffee table, sorted—and for an extra 20% off the sale price.
—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
Furry friends are allowed on the heated and cooled outdoor patio with a leash.
—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for patio
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patio
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In the temple's crumbling courtyard, little remains… mostly empty pedestals scattered among the Sralao trees.
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In the hospital’s courtyard, relatives wept over the bodies covered in white burial shrouds.
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.
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The 33-year-old, playing at TPC River Highlands for the ninth time, was in a bunker 80 feet from the 13th hole after his second shot on the 526-yard par-5.
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Authorities have worked in recent years to reduce the monkey population through sterilization programs and by relocating some animals to dedicated enclosures.
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And if an enclosure isn't tightly secured, your chickens will escape and wander off without any regards for property lines.
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This spring, across the nation’s auditoriums and quadrangles, members of the class of 2026 took their seats to receive remarks from distinguished guests.
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The bedroom, on a corner of the building, was the shape of an irregular quadrangle.
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“Patio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patio. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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