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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of patios Install solar lights around patios, pathways, and outdoor areas to reduce energy consumption. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2026 Some feature patios, offering private outdoor space for those who want a breath of fresh air, and plenty of rooms have extraordinary views of the surrounding cityscape. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026 Outside are bluestone patios, a modern pergola, a cedar sauna, and a guesthouse with a Brazilian granite island. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 14 Oct. 2026 Small business owners are being held up by other wonky processes at the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals, which decides whether beauty and nail salons, barber shops, tattoo parlors and outdoor patios can be built. — A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026 Repair any damaged screening on windows, doors, porches, and patios. — Joan Murray, CBS News, 5 Oct. 2026 The fireside living room overlooks one of three ponds on the property, while doors on the main level unfurl to multiple heated patios with alfresco dining and lounge areas, plus a fire pit and hot tub. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026 The outdoor spaces include front and rear patios, stone retaining walls, a top-floor sitting deck and a Japanese soaking tub. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Droughts can dry up nectar sources, which can drive wasps away from normal foraging grounds and onto patios and parks. — Nick Perry, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patios
Noun
  • The Bangladeshi firm behind the project, Nakshabid Architects, was inspired by traditional Bengali homesteads, which are typically interspersed with courtyards and ponds.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The 190,000-square-foot Royal Poinciana Plaza, designed in 1957 by renowned architect John Volk in the heart of Palm Beach Island, features lush gardens, palm trees, fountains and two central courtyards.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Visitors to several zoos and wildlife parks around the world have tried to enter tiger enclosures.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Oct. 2026
  • From September 2025 through August 2026, sales of shower stalls, kits, and enclosures fell 21% at Home Depot and Lowe’s compared to the same period a year earlier, with unit sales down even more sharply, 28%, according to Datavations.
    — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • In fact, the Hurricanes entered the Florida State game giving up just 12 total plays of at least 20 yards through their first five games of the season.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Three plays and 4 yards later, Ryland nailed his sixth field goal of the game in six tries, handing the Rams their first loss since 2014 when not allowing a touchdown.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Each of those quadrangles of land can produce 7 million pounds of corn or 2 million pounds of soybeans in a summer.
    — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 July 2026
  • 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Patios.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patios. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster