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
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.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
The workers’ cottages have been made into nine spacious suites with soaring ceilings lined with bamboo, terracotta floors, marble bathrooms, and outdoor patios with al fresco showers.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Contrary to popular belief, patios are just as, if not more, cozy and inviting during fall.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Pets are allowed in outdoor patios that have received approval from the county Health Department.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The decor is bright and inviting, the heated pool is perfect for a lazy afternoon, and patios offer quiet spots to sip coffee or a local wine.
—Maggie Downs, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
One of the best things about this place, though, is the hot tubs that sit on some of the patios.
—Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
Leaves near decks, patios, walkways, or gutters should be removed to prevent staining and blockages.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
These stops boast fabulous flights, outdoor patios, world-class sunsets, and serene mountain views, even friendly farm animals at Peaks of Otter Winery.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
The workers’ cottages have been made into nine spacious suites with soaring ceilings lined with bamboo, terracotta floors, marble bathrooms, and outdoor patios with al fresco showers.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Contrary to popular belief, patios are just as, if not more, cozy and inviting during fall.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Pets are allowed in outdoor patios that have received approval from the county Health Department.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The decor is bright and inviting, the heated pool is perfect for a lazy afternoon, and patios offer quiet spots to sip coffee or a local wine.
—Maggie Downs, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
One of the best things about this place, though, is the hot tubs that sit on some of the patios.
—Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
Leaves near decks, patios, walkways, or gutters should be removed to prevent staining and blockages.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
These stops boast fabulous flights, outdoor patios, world-class sunsets, and serene mountain views, even friendly farm animals at Peaks of Otter Winery.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patios
Noun
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Beijing — When Ho Puay-peng first visited Beijing’s Forbidden City in the late 1980s, the Singaporean architect saw many of the historic courtyards used for storage, filled with garbage, and occupied by danwei (government offices).—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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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
Noun
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One of those enclosures belonged to the new troop from Morgan Island.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Conway Morris points to intelligence in other animals — such as crows using tools, dolphins solving problems, and octopuses escaping enclosures — as evidence that cognition has emerged multiple times in different ways.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Mills finished 27-of-45 for 292 yards with two touchdowns and one interception.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Kansas totaled 369 yards of total offense, but the Jayhawks still punted the ball five times.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 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 13 Nov. 2025.
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