as in courtyard
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 patio
From all-in-one soundbars to portable Bluetooth speakers that can tag along to the park or the patio, the discounts are big and the sound is even better.
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 May 2025
If your patio setup is lacking surfaces to hold food, drinks, and more, consider adding an outdoor bar cart.
—Bridget Degnan, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2025
Mainstays Dashwood 4-Piece Outdoor Patio Conversation piece: on sale for $298 (14% off)
Original price: $348
Mainstays Dashwood 4-Piece Outdoor Patio Conversation piece will transform your backyard, patio, or deck.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
All three matching pieces fit perfectly on a front porch or back patio.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 May 2025
If your patio setup is lacking surfaces to hold food, drinks, and more, consider adding an outdoor bar cart.
—Bridget Degnan, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2025
Mainstays Dashwood 4-Piece Outdoor Patio Conversation piece: on sale for $298 (14% off)
Original price: $348
Mainstays Dashwood 4-Piece Outdoor Patio Conversation piece will transform your backyard, patio, or deck.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
All three matching pieces fit perfectly on a front porch or back patio.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patio
Noun
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Owned and operated by the Herodion Hotel, this sophisticated abode features high ceilings, a leafy courtyard, and an alfresco dining space for entertaining.—
Helen Iatrou,
AFAR Media,
29 May 2025
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Baki’s tomb consists of a long, corridor-like courtyard followed by another courtyard leading to its main entrance.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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Not private enough to give up federal funding, whether for student tuition fees, quadrangle rhododendrons, wind tunnels, or NMR Spectrometers.—
Amity Shlaes,
National Review,
28 Apr. 2025
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The quadrangle between the Temples of Jupiter and Bacchus had been filled with wooden tables and stalls selling wine and sfiha, a Bekaa specialty.—
Youmna Melhem Chamieh,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Patio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patio. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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