patios

plural of patio
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 Performance rugs might instantly bring patios to mind, but what better place for one than the kitchen? Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2026 Companion Suites offer a special treatment experience for couples, with fireplaces, soaking tubs, and outdoor patios. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026 Slow, sectional removal is best for large shrubs near structures to prevent damage to patios, fences, or foundations. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 The 52-foot stand features shatterproof bulbs that cast a warm, Edison-style glow, instantly cozying up patios, balconies, pergolas, and outdoor dining setups. Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026 On the upstairs and downstairs patios, bargoers indulge in the great lesbian pastimes of smoking Marlboro Reds and American Spirits. Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 July 2026 And ⁠Founder’s Point Guest House, perched high atop a bluff on the Les Bourgeois property, is perfect for a couples’ getaway or girls’ weekend, with four bedrooms, three patios, and a full kitchen. Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026 Any room with a balcony facing the Adriatic Sea is worth splurge while Terrace rooms on the ground floor have walk-out patios that are extremely popular with guests. Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 While there are not any other dog parks with full bars and restaurants attached, there are plenty of restaurants in Fort Worth that offer dog-friendly patios. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patios
Noun
  • Such strategies include building green roofs and courtyards to help with shading and air circulation, and using dense materials such as concrete or brick that can stabilize indoor temperatures in heat.
    Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Windows cornice the terracotta roofs of Rome, the city’s domes, bell towers and hidden courtyards.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • The four orphaned bobcat kittens will be monitored and cared for in special remote enclosures among the trees over the next few months.
    Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 12 July 2026
  • Think under-stair dog dens, laundry-room cat cubbies tucked next to the dryer for warmth, and litter box enclosures hidden inside custom benches with ventilation fans that exhaust odor outside.
    Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • But in Sweden the public library system is excellent, and there were yards of shelf space of English literature even in our small town.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
  • Ten yards away, a middle-aged man is taking off his shirt in the center of a circle of 30 or so people sitting in the grass.
    Nick H. Penniman, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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 17 Jul. 2026.

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