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
Opportunistic feeders, grackles have always liked Texas school campuses, bird feeders, hamburger stands, shopping centers anchored by grocery stores and eateries with patios that somehow turn into on-demand grackle buffets.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
Look for a location with spring weather that begs for time on patios, in the pool, on the golf course, pedaling on a bike, or soaking up beauty on or along the water.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Across the property, mature landscaping is punctuated by statues, fountains, sweeping lawns, and a swimming pool and spa framed by multiple patios and an outdoor fireplace.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
The walls of the terrace convert to create overwater patios.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
In addition to their delightful fragrance, when grown on patios, these flowers can help repel mosquitoes due to their essential oil, which mosquitoes find unpleasant.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
George Oliver 3-Piece Bistro Set Ideal for small spaces like patios, balconies, or porches, George Oliver’s three-piece bistro set creates a new spot to hang out while adding a cheerful pop of color.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
Look for a location with spring weather that begs for time on patios, in the pool, on the golf course, pedaling on a bike, or soaking up beauty on or along the water.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Across the property, mature landscaping is punctuated by statues, fountains, sweeping lawns, and a swimming pool and spa framed by multiple patios and an outdoor fireplace.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
The walls of the terrace convert to create overwater patios.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
In addition to their delightful fragrance, when grown on patios, these flowers can help repel mosquitoes due to their essential oil, which mosquitoes find unpleasant.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
George Oliver 3-Piece Bistro Set Ideal for small spaces like patios, balconies, or porches, George Oliver’s three-piece bistro set creates a new spot to hang out while adding a cheerful pop of color.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patios
Noun
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Another unique dining experience awaits at The Garlic, a rustic and eclectic compound with lush, winding courtyards and nightly entertainment to complement the extensive Italian menu.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Fans could previously wed at courtyards and ballrooms at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel, at the Disneyland Hotel ballroom, in the Fantasyland Faire Garden and at Sleeping Beauty’s Castle Forecourt.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Every morning, animal care manager Kim Carr stops by to prepare breakfast, scattering treats across their enclosures that are filled with fake tree trunks, log piles and hanging branches — an organic jungle gym for creatures that are born to climb and play.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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The enclosures are required so as to not release anything into the environment.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This list includes invasive species that spread across the landscape, smothering everything in their path (like kudzu, of course), as well as fast-growing native species, like trumpet vine and Virginia creeper, which spread quickly and can become a nuisance in yards and gardens.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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At the Degemar quarries, drilled down to 30 meters (yards) under sea level, bright blue ponds of sulfur springs pool the travertine residue as flat-bed trucks haul stone slabs weighing 33 tons up to street level.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 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 22 Feb. 2026.
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