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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Habit Burger & Grill, which already operates in Meridian and Nampa, has filed paperwork with the city of Boise to build a new 2,257-square store at 1195 N. Milwaukee St. Plans include a 500-square-foot outdoor patio and a drive-thru.
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2025
Published on February 3, 2025 By Wendy Bowman Photo : Jeff Elson
An inviting patio sits outside the front door.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2025
The return of a seasonal outdoor patio will be the most coveted seats when the weather warms.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
In 1973, it was uncovered as renovations to the patio above which it was painted got underway.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Feb. 2025
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2025
Published on February 3, 2025 By Wendy Bowman Photo : Jeff Elson
An inviting patio sits outside the front door.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2025
The return of a seasonal outdoor patio will be the most coveted seats when the weather warms.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
In 1973, it was uncovered as renovations to the patio above which it was painted got underway.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for patio
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“Patio.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patio. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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