as in courtyards
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 patios
The workers’ cottages have been made into nine spacious suites with soaring ceilings lined with bamboo, terracotta floors, marble bathrooms, and outdoor patios with al fresco showers.
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Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Contrary to popular belief, patios are just as, if not more, cozy and inviting during fall.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Pets are allowed in outdoor patios that have received approval from the county Health Department.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The decor is bright and inviting, the heated pool is perfect for a lazy afternoon, and patios offer quiet spots to sip coffee or a local wine.
—Maggie Downs, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
One of the best things about this place, though, is the hot tubs that sit on some of the patios.
—Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
Leaves near decks, patios, walkways, or gutters should be removed to prevent staining and blockages.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
These stops boast fabulous flights, outdoor patios, world-class sunsets, and serene mountain views, even friendly farm animals at Peaks of Otter Winery.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Outdoors, visitors will find a few porches and patios as well as ponds and gardens.
—Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Contrary to popular belief, patios are just as, if not more, cozy and inviting during fall.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Pets are allowed in outdoor patios that have received approval from the county Health Department.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The decor is bright and inviting, the heated pool is perfect for a lazy afternoon, and patios offer quiet spots to sip coffee or a local wine.
—Maggie Downs, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
One of the best things about this place, though, is the hot tubs that sit on some of the patios.
—Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
Leaves near decks, patios, walkways, or gutters should be removed to prevent staining and blockages.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
These stops boast fabulous flights, outdoor patios, world-class sunsets, and serene mountain views, even friendly farm animals at Peaks of Otter Winery.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Outdoors, visitors will find a few porches and patios as well as ponds and gardens.
—Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patios
Noun
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Every corner feels cinematic, from the brick courtyards to the long sunset views over Virginia’s Piedmont countryside.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
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The rectangular homes often contained courtyards or fronting gardens; window boxes hung below wood-frame windows.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Conway Morris points to intelligence in other animals — such as crows using tools, dolphins solving problems, and octopuses escaping enclosures — as evidence that cognition has emerged multiple times in different ways.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
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But animal welfare experts raised several concerns to Public Investigator, including the size of the animal enclosures and the zoo’s breeding of a white tiger, which is opposed by conservation organizations like the World Wildlife Fund.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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By comparison, Dowdle had 10 more rushing yards than the entire Packers offense through halftime.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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Although his longest run of the day was for just 13 yards, Wisner consistently ripped off four-, five- and six-yard carries to keep the offense on schedule and in manageable situations.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There, visitors come across soaring mosaics made from tiny golden tiles, murals of horses and sandy indoor quadrangles with palm trees sprouting up under vaulted ceilings.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Patios.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patios. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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