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 Three primary suites have lake views and private patios with fireplaces, while a sauna and multiple fireplaces add to the retreat-like setup. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026 Keep bushes trimmed and minimize piles of leaves, lumber, rocks, and other debris, particularly around patios, play areas, and other places where your family spends time. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026 Renderings of the restaurant the Allen Morris Company has planned show a wooden building with patios surrounded by greenery. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026 By lunchtime, a building designed for hundreds of employees can feel strangely abandoned while work continues perfectly well from kitchens, patios and anywhere else with Wi-Fi. — Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Large outdoor patios provide a place to relax after a long day by the water. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 Its bold form and foliage make for a dramatic addition to patios and porches. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026 Screen or box-in areas below patios and decks with wire mesh. — Hali Smith august 5, Idaho Statesman, 5 Aug. 2026 String lights and bistro lighting turn a backyard into an entertaining space and suit patios, pergolas, decks and outdoor dining areas. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patios
  1. courtyards
  2. enclosures
  3. yards
  4. quadrangles
Noun
  • Much of the novel is set in playgrounds and apartment courtyards, juvenile intervention meetings, and, finally, the Christian Korean summer camp to which Jeon-Gi’s parents send him in a final attempt at rehabilitation.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Walking just a few streets away from the square reveals quieter courtyards, small cafes and shops that feel less staged.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of courtyards
Noun
  • The company could also eventually expand its automation production process beyond steel skids to structural frames and enclosures.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Tel Abu Saify was first excavated decades ago, and includes ancient military structures, dockyards, mud brick enclosures, and a temple.
    — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of enclosures
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  • Rookie De'Zhaun Stribling and KhaDarel Hodge led the 49ers' receiving corps with 4 catches for 46 yards apiece.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Young had 1,390 yards rushing and 20 touchdowns last season, while adding 114 yards receiving and a score.
    — Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 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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