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 Install solar lights around patios, pathways, and outdoor areas to reduce energy consumption. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2026 Dining areas both in the home and the alfresco patio encourage visitors to enjoy the beauty of Northern Italy’s picturesque landscapes and rich tradition of communal dining. — Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026 Some feature patios, offering private outdoor space for those who want a breath of fresh air, and plenty of rooms have extraordinary views of the surrounding cityscape. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026 Residents should secure Halloween decorations, patio furniture, trash cans and other loose outdoor items. — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for patio
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patio
  1. courtyard
  2. yard
  3. enclosure
  4. quadrangle
Noun
  • The exterior and inner courtyard were filmed at Burghley House, while Belvoir Castle, Lancaster House and the British Foreign Office were used for interiors.
    — Emily Zemler, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of courtyard
Noun
  • The settlers hurled stones with slings and set the groves on fire, chasing a group of journalists about 80 yards from the scene.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Here are five ways to make your Halloween display friendlier to the creatures that fly, slither and scurry through your yard.
    — Katie Koschalk, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of yard
Noun
  • In June, a three-year-old boy was seriously injured in Cambridgeshire, after allegedly being thrown into a crocodile enclosure by a stranger.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The tiger remained in the enclosure following the attack, and there is no wider risk posed to the public, according to authorities.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of enclosure
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
  • The students are lined up in their hundreds− across the student center mezzanine, down the stairs and out into the hot Florida Spring of the quadrangle.
    — Will Carless, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of quadrangle

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