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
The walls of the terrace convert to create overwater patios.
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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
From patios and drag brunches to kid-friendly slices and all-inclusive shuffleboard tickets, here’s a look at Super Bowl watch parties around Austin.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
The covered outdoor seating sprawls across multiple patios and bars, and there’s even some tables on the docks themselves.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Part of the request includes reducing the amount of private open space, such as patios or balconies, for each residential unit.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
Arizona Grand has 744 residential-style guest suites, which include private balconies or patios and separate living areas with a queen sofa bed.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 27 Jan. 2026
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
From patios and drag brunches to kid-friendly slices and all-inclusive shuffleboard tickets, here’s a look at Super Bowl watch parties around Austin.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
The covered outdoor seating sprawls across multiple patios and bars, and there’s even some tables on the docks themselves.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Part of the request includes reducing the amount of private open space, such as patios or balconies, for each residential unit.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
Arizona Grand has 744 residential-style guest suites, which include private balconies or patios and separate living areas with a queen sofa bed.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 27 Jan. 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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By day the place was filled with different sorts of tombstones, many of them inside ornamental enclosures.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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In a shift from, say, the Safari Park’s popular tram tour, there are no fences and visible enclosures.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Most people at the meeting, held over Microsoft Teams, expressed excitement at the potential for conservation in an area stretching from Will Rogers State Beach to Torrance, plus 200 yards inland.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Bad Bunny’s sum of 98 million misses being his biggest streaming day ever by a hair (or in football terms, a few yards, or even inches).—
Kevin Rutherford,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 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 15 Feb. 2026.
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