patios

noun

plural of patio
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 Outdoor living investment surged during the pandemic, but much of that early spending went to basic patios, grills and fire pits. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026 Restaurants and patios make room for a break between appointments and a reason to stay into the evening. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026 Several balconies, terraces and patios connect the interiors to the gardens, where mature trees surround the swimming pool and offer privacy from neighboring homes. — Mark David, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026 The space, inspired by traditional Andalusian patios (complete with Mudejar-style fountains and orange trees), is a lovely retreat in the heart of the city. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 The building also features an event center planned for weddings, celebrations and corporate functions, along with outdoor patios and green space. — Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 Install solar lights around patios, pathways, and outdoor areas to reduce energy consumption. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2026 Two patios are carved into the main house, and a central courtyard floods the living spaces with daylight. — Randi Stevenson, Austin American Statesman, 16 Oct. 2026 Outside are bluestone patios, a modern pergola, a cedar sauna, and a guesthouse with a Brazilian granite island. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 14 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patios
  1. courtyards
  2. enclosures
  3. yards
  4. quadrangles
Noun
  • The Bangladeshi firm behind the project, Nakshabid Architects, was inspired by traditional Bengali homesteads, which are typically interspersed with courtyards and ponds.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The 190,000-square-foot Royal Poinciana Plaza, designed in 1957 by renowned architect John Volk in the heart of Palm Beach Island, features lush gardens, palm trees, fountains and two central courtyards.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of courtyards
Noun
  • Visitors to several zoos and wildlife parks around the world have tried to enter tiger enclosures.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Oct. 2026
  • From September 2025 through August 2026, sales of shower stalls, kits, and enclosures fell 21% at Home Depot and Lowe’s compared to the same period a year earlier, with unit sales down even more sharply, 28%, according to Datavations.
    — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of enclosures
Noun
  • Senior quarterback Dardan Nreci, who gained 110 yards on the ground to go with a TD run, loves how Everette stretches the field vertically.
    — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Running back Dylan Edwards led the way with a career-high 156 yards on 30 carries.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of yards
Noun
  • Each of those quadrangles of land can produce 7 million pounds of corn or 2 million pounds of soybeans in a summer.
    — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of quadrangles

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“Patios.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patios. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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