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
Multiple patios, 25-foot high great room ceiling Built in 1999, the home is 14,317 square feet and has five bedrooms, eight bathrooms and a half-bathroom.
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Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Pick Permeable Hardscaping Paths and patios that are paved with gravel, spaced flagstones, or porous concrete are the best choices for water-conserving gardens.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Each of the suites are decorated with the same Mediterranean style and have private patios and balconies perfect for watching the sunset.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Layer your lighting Lighting is where a lot of patios fall short.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
This works especially well for patios that face neighbors or busy streets, where a solid fence might feel heavy.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
And who is swiping Fed Ex packages from all those lovely porches and patios?
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
This round rug is a playful centerpiece for patios and decks with its intricate yet symmetrical pattern.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the 35-gallon deck box or this 2-piece deck box set that doubles as seating are both perfect for smaller patios.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Pick Permeable Hardscaping Paths and patios that are paved with gravel, spaced flagstones, or porous concrete are the best choices for water-conserving gardens.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Each of the suites are decorated with the same Mediterranean style and have private patios and balconies perfect for watching the sunset.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Layer your lighting Lighting is where a lot of patios fall short.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
This works especially well for patios that face neighbors or busy streets, where a solid fence might feel heavy.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
And who is swiping Fed Ex packages from all those lovely porches and patios?
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
This round rug is a playful centerpiece for patios and decks with its intricate yet symmetrical pattern.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the 35-gallon deck box or this 2-piece deck box set that doubles as seating are both perfect for smaller patios.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patios
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Rooms Freshly renovated, the rooms have a breezy, coastal palette, with plenty of natural light pouring in through oversized windows that look out onto either the beach or the property’s grassy courtyards.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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The town also hosts community get-togethers and socializes throughout the neighborhood's plazas, courtyards and other hangout areas.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Battery storage facilities typically consist of a collection of shipping container-sized enclosures that, until recently, attracted relatively little notice.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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Once healed, the animals are transferred to outdoor enclosures and aviaries to prepare for a reintroduction into their natural environment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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For history, consider that the course – in the 1950s – was the longest in the world, clocking in at 8,040 yards.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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The robotic mower is the brand’s first consumer product, taking the same navigation technology proven in commercial environments and putting it to work in residential yards.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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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 2 May. 2026.
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