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
Outside are several decks and patios, a fire pit with curved stone seating, and a three-car garage.
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Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2026
While plants and other landscaping are the chief focus, the law also applies to fencing, patios and decks made of wood or other flammable materials.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Reset offers three tiers of rooms, distinguished by their outdoor layouts (all patios feature a firepit, but only some have the outdoor tub), bed size (queen or king), and view (mountain view versus interior-facing).
—Kristine Thomason, Outside, 11 Jan. 2026
And outdoor living spaces such as porches, patios and courtyards will help expand interior spaces, even in colder climates.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
This includes porches and patios, outdoor furniture, and storage sheds.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
Until now, their customers have been able to drink outside only within the confines of their patios.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Shop cozy bedding, decor, storage solutions, and furniture for every space including bedrooms, kitchens, living rooms, and even patios.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Expansive lawns, multiple patios, and intimate courtyards throughout the property create spaces for gatherings of any size, while the careful integration of architecture and landscape—bridges, circular entryways, waterfalls, and streams—ensures a sense of discovery at every turn.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2026
While plants and other landscaping are the chief focus, the law also applies to fencing, patios and decks made of wood or other flammable materials.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Reset offers three tiers of rooms, distinguished by their outdoor layouts (all patios feature a firepit, but only some have the outdoor tub), bed size (queen or king), and view (mountain view versus interior-facing).
—Kristine Thomason, Outside, 11 Jan. 2026
And outdoor living spaces such as porches, patios and courtyards will help expand interior spaces, even in colder climates.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
This includes porches and patios, outdoor furniture, and storage sheds.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
Until now, their customers have been able to drink outside only within the confines of their patios.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Shop cozy bedding, decor, storage solutions, and furniture for every space including bedrooms, kitchens, living rooms, and even patios.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Expansive lawns, multiple patios, and intimate courtyards throughout the property create spaces for gatherings of any size, while the careful integration of architecture and landscape—bridges, circular entryways, waterfalls, and streams—ensures a sense of discovery at every turn.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patios
Noun
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Great views of Lisbon abound from numerous venues throughout the city, but this one, with its maze of towers, ramparts, and courtyards atop the highest hill in the city, is the most distinctive setting.—
Alia Akkam,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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Think stone pathways, textured wood, quiet courtyards and villas spaced cleverly so that none of them overlooks one another.—
Arion McNicoll,
TheWeek,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Cleanliness Turtles are messy animals and require consistent attention to the cleanliness of their enclosures.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Aerial surveys revealed that 509 houses were scattered on the outskirts of the town center, though the exact function of the enclosures remains to be determined.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Four running backs in the state rushed for more than 4,000 yards.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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Purdy overcame two interceptions in the season opener to lead a fourth-quarter comeback for a 17-13 win but managed just 127 yards passing in the rematch in Week 18.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Jan. 2026
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 18 Jan. 2026.
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