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
That will distract any views of the neighbors’ patios or houses that might linger until the shrubs fill in.
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Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
From live music and happy hour patios to street markets and museum nights, there’s still time to soak in the season.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Nashville offers numerous dog-friendly patios, bars, and breweries, with many establishments catering to canine companions by providing goody bags, treats and water bowls.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Balconies, patios, and meticulously maintained landscaping highlight views of the ocean, rugged cliffs, and gardens.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
On the institute’s two outdoor patios and throughout its labs and classrooms, kids and parents gathered around interactive stations featuring robotics demonstrations, silk-screen printing, 3D modeling and reptiles.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Above, hotel guests and studio tenants lounge on rooftop patios overlooking the Boise Mountains.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2025
Accommodations range from studio-style rooms to suites and three-bedroom oceanfront villas, some with private plunge pools and expansive patios.
—Will McGough, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The colorful evergreen foliage provides a warm winter welcome in porch planters and brightens patios all year long.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025
Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
From live music and happy hour patios to street markets and museum nights, there’s still time to soak in the season.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Nashville offers numerous dog-friendly patios, bars, and breweries, with many establishments catering to canine companions by providing goody bags, treats and water bowls.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Balconies, patios, and meticulously maintained landscaping highlight views of the ocean, rugged cliffs, and gardens.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
On the institute’s two outdoor patios and throughout its labs and classrooms, kids and parents gathered around interactive stations featuring robotics demonstrations, silk-screen printing, 3D modeling and reptiles.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Above, hotel guests and studio tenants lounge on rooftop patios overlooking the Boise Mountains.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2025
Accommodations range from studio-style rooms to suites and three-bedroom oceanfront villas, some with private plunge pools and expansive patios.
—Will McGough, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The colorful evergreen foliage provides a warm winter welcome in porch planters and brightens patios all year long.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patios
Noun
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Taking inspiration from 16th-century outdoor sculpture courtyards, this (indoor) exhibition explores the range of figurative human sculptures in the Walker’s collection.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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Visit the Naschmarkt—offering everything from sauerkraut to Syrian falafel—while the MuseumsQuartier blends baroque courtyards with contemporary installations.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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