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
This is especially helpful for dark-colored pots, pots sitting on patios or decks that get full sun, and heat-sensitive plants.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
The 220 one- to three-bedroom units here (some of which are pet friendly) offer living areas, kitchenettes, washer and dryer combinations, and patios or terraces.
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Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The Beachcrest Home Cephas area rug has racked up thousands of perfect ratings from reviewers, with many raving that it’s held up well on the floors of patios, living rooms, and bedrooms.
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Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Outside are spacious patios and lawns, along with mature avocado, walnut, pomegranate, magnolia, and olive trees.
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Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
At just under 2 feet wide, the compact table is the perfect size for smaller patios, porches, and garden nooks where space is at a premium.
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Kate Donovan,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Color, texture, and form are key visual considerations when choosing plants for porches, patios, or other outdoor spaces.
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Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
This pet-friendly resort offers oceanfront rooms with decks or patios.
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Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
Outside there is a gunite pool along with three patios for entertaining and a two-car garage.
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Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
The 220 one- to three-bedroom units here (some of which are pet friendly) offer living areas, kitchenettes, washer and dryer combinations, and patios or terraces.
—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The Beachcrest Home Cephas area rug has racked up thousands of perfect ratings from reviewers, with many raving that it’s held up well on the floors of patios, living rooms, and bedrooms.
—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Outside are spacious patios and lawns, along with mature avocado, walnut, pomegranate, magnolia, and olive trees.
—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
At just under 2 feet wide, the compact table is the perfect size for smaller patios, porches, and garden nooks where space is at a premium.
—
Kate Donovan,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Color, texture, and form are key visual considerations when choosing plants for porches, patios, or other outdoor spaces.
—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
This pet-friendly resort offers oceanfront rooms with decks or patios.
—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
Outside there is a gunite pool along with three patios for entertaining and a two-car garage.
—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patios
Noun
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Beneath its streets, beneath its markets and courtyards and temple squares, beneath even the foundations of the oldest houses, there turned a machine.
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Residents live independently in homes ranging from studios to 3-bedrooms, each built around courtyards that act as an al fresco living rooms for residents.
Noun
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Women are required to wear a headpiece in almost all the enclosures — though what exactly that looks like, depends on the class of ticket.
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Fans quickly turned the empty enclosures into a punchline.
Noun
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Berhalter tied it in the 49th minute by running on to a loose ball about 20 yards from the net for a vicious strike.
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In the fall, Irwin had 163 catches for 1,903 yards and 27 touchdowns to help JSerra (28-0) claim the CIF-SS Division 1 title.
Noun
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This spring, across the nation’s auditoriums and quadrangles, members of the class of 2026 took their seats to receive remarks from distinguished guests.
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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.
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“Patios.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patios. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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