patios

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 Its Cotton rooms are bright and quiet, overlooking one of the typical block patios of Barcelona’s modernist Eixample district, as well as the hotel’s delightful interior courtyard. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Outside are a tennis court, pool, hot tub, patios, and a cable car connecting to a private beach. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 5 Oct. 2026 The fireside living room overlooks one of three ponds on the property, while doors on the main level unfurl to multiple heated patios with alfresco dining and lounge areas, plus a fire pit and hot tub. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026 The outdoor spaces include front and rear patios, stone retaining walls, a top-floor sitting deck and a Japanese soaking tub. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Rinse Outdoor Surfaces Outdoor surfaces like siding, outdoor lights, windows, patios, and garage doors can become congregation spots for lovebugs during swarms. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026 Droughts can dry up nectar sources, which can drive wasps away from normal foraging grounds and onto patios and parks. — Nick Perry, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026 Having a wider setup can also help reduce reliance on a single broadcast point, keeping signal strength consistent in rooms further away, including some outdoor spaces, such as patios and decks. — K.h. Koehler, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2026 Southern Living reported that the restaurant features seating on the docks, as well as on outdoor patios. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patios
Noun
  • Raya Sanggingan Banjar Lungsiakan Clever planning, fresh design, private courtyards, and infinity pools make this resort feel modern—yet totally at home in Ubud.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Outside, landscaped courtyards and public seating open previously inaccessible areas of the church site to the surrounding neighborhood.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • The temples are thin metal arms that thicken toward the ends with plastic enclosures over the ear hooks that hold the glasses’ speakers, charging connector, and other components.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • His yards per attempt and passer rating have fallen, too, and his regular-season touchdown-to-interception ratio has also slipped, from 29 touchdowns and 12 interceptions as a rookie to 30 touchdowns and 14 interceptions since the start of 2025.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Chaz Rodriguez has stepped in at quarterback to pass for 805 yards and 13 touchdowns along with seven touchdowns rushing.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
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

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“Patios.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patios. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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