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
There are also formal living and dining rooms, a bar area, a library flanked by offices, and a posh primary suite flaunting a private patio, sitting room, and deluxe bath with a sauna, steam room, and huge freestanding tub.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
The restaurant is housed on the back patio of Casa Nopal, a showroom and shop specializing in handmade goods from Mexican artisans, both of which opened in 2022.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2025
Ahead of the holiday, the retailer has marked down patio sets, indoor furniture, and outdoor decor up to 89 percent.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
If a dog park is too much, just walking your pup around your neighborhood or visiting local breweries or restaurants with dog-friendly patios can lead to spontaneous chats and recurring friendly encounters.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
The restaurant is housed on the back patio of Casa Nopal, a showroom and shop specializing in handmade goods from Mexican artisans, both of which opened in 2022.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2025
Ahead of the holiday, the retailer has marked down patio sets, indoor furniture, and outdoor decor up to 89 percent.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
If a dog park is too much, just walking your pup around your neighborhood or visiting local breweries or restaurants with dog-friendly patios can lead to spontaneous chats and recurring friendly encounters.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patio
Noun
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Singing performances filled the courtyard as the Dalai Lama was served a slice of his birthday cake, topped with fresh fruit and a white lily.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 July 2025
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Other amenities include a front desk and lobby, community lounge, outdoor courtyard with playground, computer lab and on-site property management.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
6 July 2025
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With the arrival of Amaya, an odd quadrangle emerges between her, Austin, Ace, and Chelley.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
11 June 2025
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Not private enough to give up federal funding, whether for student tuition fees, quadrangle rhododendrons, wind tunnels, or NMR Spectrometers.—
Amity Shlaes,
National Review,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Patio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patio. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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