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
Pair it with other teak furniture to transform your patio or backyard into a warm, inviting outdoor living space.
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
The beachfront suites boast over 1,400 square feet and feature large patios with private plunge pools.
—Jalyn Robinson, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025
Clean your patio by removing debris, sweeping, and washing away pollen.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
The neutral tones and natural texture are sure to complement any porch or patio style.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
The beachfront suites boast over 1,400 square feet and feature large patios with private plunge pools.
—Jalyn Robinson, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025
Clean your patio by removing debris, sweeping, and washing away pollen.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
The neutral tones and natural texture are sure to complement any porch or patio style.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patio
Noun
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The North End property boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, beautiful balconies, and a lush courtyard with an outdoor spa.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Makeshift tents fill the crammed courtyard, the solid edifice of the church overlooking the flimsy havens.—
CNN’s Abeer Salman and Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
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The quadrangle between the Temples of Jupiter and Bacchus had been filled with wooden tables and stalls selling wine and sfiha, a Bekaa specialty.—
Youmna Melhem Chamieh,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025
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But Stiller liked pausing on the precipice of the perverse love triangle—or quadrangle—of Mark torn by two halves of his consciousness toward two women.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Patio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patio. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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