patio

noun

ˈpa-tē-ˌō How to pronounce patio (audio)
Definition of pationext
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 The 150-gallon storage box has a 660-pound weight capacity, and can hold patio cushions, sports equipment, pool supplies, and more. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The sprawling property is also up for sale and includes a 8,200 square foot interior building, a 20,000 square foot patio and a mini golf course. — Aki Nace, CBS News, 1 July 2026 As soon as the game wrapped up, those guests shuffled out, and hours later were replaced by a rowdier group ordering shots at the bar, dancing to 2000s hits in front of the DJ booth and smoking vape pens on the outdoor patio. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026 The NoDa Company Store patio has long been a popular gathering spot for locals and was once voted among the best in the city, CharlotteFive reported. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for patio
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patio
  1. courtyard
  2. yard
  3. enclosure
  4. quadrangle
Noun
  • The vast courtyard of the complex, the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla, was filled with mourners, many waving Iranian flags and carrying photographs of the slain leader.
    — Reuters, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • The deck is almost an expansion of this space, leading down to the central courtyard, where a giant California sycamore and a mature Valencia orange tree create a leafy oasis.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 July 2026
Definition of courtyard
Noun
  • During first-half stoppage time, Mexicos’ César Montes received the ball inside the six-yard box, but Bellingham cleared what looked like a certain goal.
    — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Attracting birds can include a variety of approaches beyond adding bird feeders or placing a birdbath in your yard.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 5 July 2026
Definition of yard
Noun
  • Authorities have worked in recent years to reduce the monkey population through sterilization programs and by relocating some animals to dedicated enclosures.
    — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
  • And if an enclosure isn't tightly secured, your chickens will escape and wander off without any regards for property lines.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
Definition of enclosure
Noun
  • This spring, across the nation’s auditoriums and quadrangles, members of the class of 2026 took their seats to receive remarks from distinguished guests.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
  • The bedroom, on a corner of the building, was the shape of an irregular quadrangle.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
Definition of quadrangle

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“Patio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patio. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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