Synonyms of patios

patios

noun

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

• courtyards
• enclosures
• yards
• quadrangles
• courts
• quads
• plazas
• terraces
• decks
• closes
• peristyles
• atria
• squares
• places
• gallerias
• forecourts
• parvises
• curtilages

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of patios

Cooling patios and outdoor rooms Backyard living spaces are where cooling landscaping pays off in comfort as well as savings. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

This year has seen trends in soft yards and party patios, along with outdoor entertaining trends that incorporate seamless indoor-outdoor spaces. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

The cheeky duo is accompanied by weather-resistant flowers and a welcome sign, making an adorable addition to flower beds, porches, lawns, patios, walkways, courtyards, potted plants, and more. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026

On the main living level, wide sliding glass doors open to patios and terraces that stack outdoor seating areas. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026

Circular patios and courtyards will direct light into the building, while gardens and outdoor resting places will allow visitors to take in views of the nearby Pichincha volcano. — News Desk, Artforum, 24 July 2026

Potting And Repotting Coppertop® Sweet Viburnum Coppertop® Sweet Viburnum makes a stylish evergreen container planting useful for creating year-round privacy screens on porches and patios. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 July 2026

Spray high-traffic areas and around patios, play equipment, pools, and decks. — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 22 July 2026

Smoking on outdoor porches, patios and lawns isn’t safe either, since smoke comes back inside through doors, windows and vents. — Dr. Lauren Zajac, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026