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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Gray concrete courtyard melds into blocks of Kitledge granite mined from New Hampshire.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Residents live independently in homes ranging from studios to 3-bedrooms, each built around courtyards that act as an al fresco living rooms for residents.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
Noun
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His backyard is located but a few hundred yards south of the airfield.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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While his yards per catch went up from 2024 to 2025, the 76 receptions were the lowest total since 2015, essentially his first full season as a starter in Kansas City.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Westside Square, which opened in 2022, also featured live entertainment and its space was distinctive for its enclosure fashioned out of repurposed windows.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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That fear of enclosure is palpable even today.—
Pablo Larios,
Artforum,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The uninviting labyrinth sprawlsthe east/west quadrangle from Girard to Fay.—
Leslie Simon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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At the castle's quadrangle, a formal honor guard was presented and inspected by Trump and the king.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Patio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patio. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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