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
From coffee on the patio to a nighttime swim with her kids, Garner’s ideal summer day is simple, seasonal, and centered on family.
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Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026
According to him, holiday lighting was the obvious starting point, but interest soon extended to homes, patios, weddings, outdoor events, landscape projects, apartments, dorm rooms, and commercial spaces.
—William Jones, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Thoughtful amenities include complimentary bottled water, hydration packets, and plush beds with a selection of Malouf pillows for a luxurious night’s sleep, while floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies or patios showcase the scenery.
—Tamara Gane, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
Guests can dine at two on-site restaurants, one of which has a rooftop patio with firepits and sweeping city views.
—Midwest Living, 15 June 2026
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Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026
According to him, holiday lighting was the obvious starting point, but interest soon extended to homes, patios, weddings, outdoor events, landscape projects, apartments, dorm rooms, and commercial spaces.
—William Jones, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Thoughtful amenities include complimentary bottled water, hydration packets, and plush beds with a selection of Malouf pillows for a luxurious night’s sleep, while floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies or patios showcase the scenery.
—Tamara Gane, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
Guests can dine at two on-site restaurants, one of which has a rooftop patio with firepits and sweeping city views.
—Midwest Living, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patio
Noun
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Out back, a secluded courtyard and soaking pool await.—
Sierra Vandervort,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
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Early yesterday, as Argentina sealed a 3-0 victory over Algeria, hundreds of fans gathered on the courtyard lawn of Beijing’s Argentine Embassy to cheer the team on.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Noun
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The stump grindings can be piled up in the back corner of the yard to decompose over a couple of years.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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And then, in the 21st minute of Sunday’s game, after Kevin Pina split Uruguay’s wall with a 77 mph, 34-yard free kick, giving Cape Verde the lead, there was no doubt this game was going to be exciting.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
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Women are required to wear a headpiece in almost all the enclosures — though what exactly that looks like, depends on the class of ticket.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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According to the zoo's announcement, Brötchen was born on May 9, already weighs nearly 45 pounds, and has been exploring her outdoor enclosure alongside her mother, Debbie.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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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.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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The bedroom, on a corner of the building, was the shape of an irregular quadrangle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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“Patio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patio. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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