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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After the Forum, head for the library, which is pocket-size, adorable, off the main courtyard.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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From what archaeologists gathered, the Roman villa garden featured a flowerbed enclosed in a courtyard with rows of packed ceramic pots, as per Ancient Origins.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
13 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
Noun
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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 20 Jun. 2026.
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